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

  1. 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.

  2. Meanwhile, in a small bolw, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, and ketchup.

  3. 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.

  4. Form sandwiches with the buns, burgers, mayonnaise sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Serve with the fries.

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