Crispy-edged beef patties, melty cheddar, and hot oven fries

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Ingredients

• ground beef300 g
• burger bun2 ea
• cheddar cheese2 slices
• iceberg lettuce¼ head
• beefsteak tomato1 ea
• red onion1 ea
• russet potato2 ea
• mayonnaise2 tbsp
• ketchup2 tbsp
• mustard (optional)2 tsp

Method

1Fries first

• •Heat the oven to 425F.
• •Cut the potatoes into ¼ inch fries.
• •Toss the fries with 1 tbsp oil and season to taste with salt.
• •Spread the fries in a single even layer on a lined sheet pan.
• •Bake 30 to 35 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden and crisp.

2Prep the toppings

• •Meanwhile, shred ¼ head of iceberg lettuce.
• •Slice the tomato into ¼ inch rounds.
• •Thinly slice half of a red onion.
• •Stir the mayonnaise, ketchup and the mustard if desired into a quick burger sauce.

3Form the patties

• •Divide the ground beef into 2 loose balls, handling it as little as possible.
• •Season the outsides generously with salt and pepper.

4Sear the patties

• •Heat a cast-iron skillet with 1 tsp oil over high heat until nearly smoking.
• •Add the beef balls and smash each flat with a spatula.
• •Sear 2 to 3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms underneath.
• •Flip, lay a slice of cheddar on each, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until melted and the patties read 160F.

5Toast and build

• •Toast the buns cut-side down in the skillet until golden.
• •Spread the burger sauce on both cut sides.
• •Stack the lettuce, a patty, the tomato and red onion on each bun.
• •Serve with the hot fries.