Smash Burgers with Oven Fries

• 40 min total
• 20 min hands-on
• Serves 4
• 700 kcal
• 36 g protein

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices sliced cheddar
• 2 lb russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tomato, sliced
• ¼ head romaine lettuce
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Cut the potatoes into ½-inch fries, toss with the oil and ¾ tsp salt, and spread on a baking sheet. Bake 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
2. Divide the beef into 8 loose balls. Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat.
3. Add the balls 2–4 at a time and press them firmly flat with a sturdy spatula. Season with salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes until deeply browned.
4. Flip, top half of the patties with cheese, cook 1 minute more, then stack a plain patty on each cheesy one.
5. Toast the buns cut-side down in the pan, then build the burgers with lettuce and tomato. Serve with the fries.

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