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Hamburger Recipe

Name: Tapastres Hamburger Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tbs vegetable oil (for cooking); 2 count burger buns (soft, split); 1 tbs butter (softened); 2 count lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine, washed); 1 count tomato; 2 tbs ketchup; 2 slices optional sliced cheese (cheddar or American); 12 oz frozen fries (or fresh potatoes, cut); 2 tbs vegetable oil (for frying or roasting); 0.5 tsp kosher salt

Inspired by Tapastre

Time35m

Serves2

Classic burger: lettuce, tomato, ketchup. Served with fries.

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Ingredients

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Beef Patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground

1 tbs vegetable oil (for cooking)

Buns & Toppings

2 count burger buns (soft, split)

1 tbs butter (softened)

2 count lettuce leaves (iceberg or romaine, washed)

1 count tomato

2 tbs Ketchup

2 slices optional sliced cheese (cheddar or American)

Fries

12 oz frozen fries (or fresh potatoes, cut)

2 tbs vegetable oil (for frying or roasting)

1/2 tsp kosher salt

Method

Beef Patties

Form patties

Divide the ground beef into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Gently shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick and slightly wider than the buns. Do not overwork the meat. Use your thumb to press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.

Season patties

Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just before cooking.

Cook patties

Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the patties (dimple-side up). Cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more for medium doneness (adjust time to reach desired doneness). If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last 1 minute of cooking and cover the pan briefly to melt.

Buns & Toppings

Prepare toppings

While the patties cook, wash and dry lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch thick rounds. If using cheese, have slices ready.

Toast buns

Spread softened butter on the cut sides of the buns. After the patties are done, place the buns cut-side down in the hot skillet or on a grill for 30 to 60 seconds until lightly toasted and golden. Remove buns from heat.

Assemble burgers

Place the bottom bun on a plate, add a lettuce leaf, then the cooked patty (with melted cheese if used). Top with a tomato slice and about 1 tablespoon ketchup (adjust to taste). Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.

Fries

Cook fries (oven method)

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss frozen or fresh-cut fries with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt immediately after coming out of the oven.

OR Cook fries (pan/fryer method)

If pan-frying or deep-frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and cook fries according to package instructions or until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Serve fries

Plate the fries alongside the assembled burgers and offer additional ketchup if desired.

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