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Ingredients
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Burger
French Fries
Drink
Method
Burger
- 1
Form the patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz / 113 g each). Gently form each portion into a patty about 3/4" thick, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming. Season both sides of each patty with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 2
- 3
Cook the patties
Add 1 tbs vegetable oil to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. When oil is shimmering, add the patties leaving space between them. Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes for medium, then immediately place one slice of American cheese on each patty and cover the skillet with a lid for 30–45 seconds to melt the cheese. If you prefer more well-done, cook 1–2 minutes longer.
- 4
Assemble
Spread 1 tsp mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun, 1 tsp ketchup and 1 tsp mustard on the top half. Place lettuce leaf on bottom bun, then the cheeseburger patty, 1–2 tomato slices, 2–3 red onion rings, and 2 pickle slices. Close with top bun and serve immediately.
French Fries
- 5
Prepare the potatoes
Peel (optional) and cut each russet potato into 1/4"–1/2" thick sticks. Rinse the cut fries under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Pat thoroughly dry with clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- 6
Fry the potatoes
In a deep, heavy pot or a deep fryer, heat 4 cups vegetable oil to 325°F (160°C). Working in batches to avoid crowding, add fries and blanch for 3–4 minutes until they are just tender but not browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return blanched fries in batches and fry for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Season
While still hot, toss fries with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately alongside the cheeseburgers.
Drink
- 8
Fill four glasses with ice cubes (about 1/4 cup each). Pour 1 cup of cola into each glass. Serve chilled with the cheeseburgers and fries.
