Classic Smash Burger

• Beef Mince(600 g)
• Burger Buns(4)
• Cheddar cheese(8 slices)
• Lettuce(1)
• Tomato(2)
• Dill Pickles(8)
• Mayonnaise(4 tbsp)
• Ketchup(2 tbsp)
• Mustard(1 tbsp)
• Potato(800 g)
• Olive oil(2 tbsp)
• Paprika(1 tsp)
• Salt(2 tsp)
• Black pepper(1 tsp)
• Rapeseed Oil(1 tbsp)

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220C. Cut {Potato} into thin fries, then toss with {Olive oil}, {Paprika}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Spread out on a large tray.

   ~5 min

2. 2

   Bake the fries for 20 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and crisp at the edges.

   ~20 min

3. 3

   Shred the {Lettuce}, slice the {Tomato}, and slice the {Dill Pickles} if needed. Stir together {Mayonnaise}, {Ketchup}, and {Mustard} for a simple burger sauce. Divide the {Ground beef} into 8 loose balls and season with a little extra {Salt} and {Black pepper}.

   ~5 min

4. 4

   Heat {Vegetable oil} in a large frying pan over high heat. Add 2 beef balls at a time, smash into thin patties, and cook for 2 minutes until the edges are crisp and golden-brown. Flip, top each patty with {Cheddar cheese}, and cook 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining beef and {Cheddar cheese}. In the last minute, toast the {Burger Buns} cut-side down in the pan.

   ~8 min

5. 5

   Spread the buns with sauce, then stack 2 cheesy patties on each bun base. Top with lettuce, tomato, and pickles, close the burgers, and serve with the hot fries on the side.

   ~2 min