Smash Burgers with Salad & French Fries

Smash Burgers

Servings: 8 burgers | Prep & Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients — Patties

• 3 lbs ground beef
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 hamburger buns

Ingredients — Burger Sauce

• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 5 Tbsp ketchup
• 4 Tbsp mustard

Toppings

• Lettuce
• Onion, thinly sliced
• Tomato slices
• Pickles

Directions

1. Make the sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate.
2. Divide ground beef into 3 oz (85g) portions. Roll each into balls.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Butter the buns and toast for 2 minutes. Set aside.
4. Place remaining butter on the griddle to melt. Place 4 beef balls on the griddle. Top each with parchment paper and firmly press down to smash into thin patties. Discard paper. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook for 2 minutes until juices rise to the top. Scrape under the patty to get under the caramelized parts and flip. Cook for 1 more minute. Place cheese on half the patties to melt, then stack each cheesed patty with a plain one.
6. Place a spoonful of sauce on the bottom bun, add toppings, the double patty, and the top bun.

French Fries

Servings: 6 | Prep & Cook: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 6 large russet potatoes, cleaned
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 4 cups ice cold water
• ⅔ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika

Directions

1. Cut potatoes into ¼-½ inch matchsticks. Rinse to remove starch.
2. Combine salt and ice-cold water in a bowl. Soak potatoes for 5-10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
4. Pat potatoes dry. Combine seasonings, sprinkle over potatoes, and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat.
5. Spread in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake 15-20 more minutes until golden and crispy.
6. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Air Fryer Option: 380°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.

Salad

Serve a simple salad kit or greens with dressing on the side.