California Burgers with Spicy Oven Fries
(from jlong3658’s recipe box)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (about 4), cut into 1/2 inch thick sticks
- 1 tbp barbecue spice rub or chili powder
- 2 Tbsp plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp pickle relish
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 lb ground beef chuck
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- Lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced red onion, for serving
Directions
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at oven to 425. dividing evenly, on 2 rimmed baking sheets, toss the potatoes with the barbecue spice rub and 2 Tbsp of the oil. Roast, tossing once, until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small bolw, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, and ketchup.
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Form the beef into 4 patties and place each between 2 sheets of wax paper; press to a 1/2 inch thickness. Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season teh burgers with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook to the desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Form sandwiches with the buns, burgers, mayonnaise sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Serve with the fries.