Classic American Burger, Fries, and Soda
Indulge in a quintessential American meal featuring a juicy beef patty with cheese, golden crispy fries, and a refreshing soda. This recipe will take you back to those nostalgic summer days, with flavors that will satisfy your burger cravings.
ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of American cheese
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickle slices (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
- 4 cups carbonated soda (e.g., cola, root beer)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your grill or stovetop to medium-high heat.
- 2.
Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3.
Grill or cook the patties on the stove until they reach your preferred level of doneness, melting a slice of cheese on each during the last minute.
- 4.
Toast the hamburger buns until golden, either on the grill or in a toaster.
- 5.
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a tomato slice, onion slices, and pickle slices (if desired).
- 6.
Put the cooked patties on top of the veggies and cover with the other half of the bun.
- 7.
Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 8.
Fry the potato slices in batches until crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
- 9.
Serve the burgers hot and crispy fries on the side, accompanied by a cold and fizzy soda.
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