Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Tavern Grill FargoCheeseburger Recipe

Cheeseburger Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Grilled beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, served with fries

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Ingredients

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For the Cheeseburger

For the Fries

Method

For the Cheeseburger

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patties

    In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently and form into four equal patties.

  2. 2

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the grill to melt the cheese.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Burgers

    Spread ketchup and mustard on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with a lettuce leaf, followed by the grilled patty with melted cheese, and top with sliced tomato. Place the top half of the bun on each burger.

For the Fries

  1. 6

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips or wedges, depending on your preference.

  2. 7

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 8

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the potato strips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 9

    Drain and Season

    Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

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