Enjoy a delicious homemade burger with crispy fries, perfect for a satisfying meal. This recipe gives you the steps to create a classic burger with all the trimmings and golden, crunchy fries.
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
Step 2
Cut the potatoes into thin strips for fries.
Step 3
Soak the potato strips in water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
Step 4
Drain and pat the potato strips dry with paper towels.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 6
Fry the potato strips in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 7
Season the fries with 1 teaspoon of salt while still hot.
Step 8
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Form into 4 patties.
Step 9
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
Step 10
Place a slice of cheese on each patty and let it melt.
Step 11
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
Step 12
Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and onion slices.
Step 13
Serve the burgers with the freshly made fries on the side.