Burgers Recipe
Juicy beef burger with lettuce, tomato, and fries.
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Ingredients
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Burgers
Fries
Method
Burgers
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patties
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown. This adds flavor and keeps the buns from becoming soggy.
- 5
Assemble the Burgers
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the cooked beef patty, sliced tomato, and the top half of the bun.
Fries
- 6
Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into thin strips to make fries.
- 7
Season the Fries
In a large bowl, toss the potato strips with olive oil, salt, and paprika until evenly coated.
- 8
Bake the Fries
Spread the seasoned potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.