Smashed Burger with Pickled Onion

• Potato(800 g)
• Olive oil(2 tbsp)
• Paprika(1 tsp)
• Salt(1½ tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)
• Mayonnaise(4 tbsp)
• Ketchup(2 tbsp)
• Mustard(1 tbsp)
• Pickled Onions(120 g)
• Lettuce(120 g)
• Tomato(2)
• Beef Mince(600 g)
• Garlic powder(1 tsp)
• Onion powder(1 tsp)
• Cheddar cheese(8 slices)
• Burger Buns(4)
• Butter(1 tbsp)
• Rapeseed Oil(1 tbsp)

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 220°C. Cut the {Potato} into thin fries, then toss with {Olive oil}, {Paprika}, half the {Salt}, and half the {Black pepper}.

   ~10 min

2. 2

   Spread the fries on a tray and bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp at the edges. Meanwhile, stir together the {Mayonnaise}, {Ketchup}, and {Mustard}. Slice the {Tomato} and separate the {Lettuce} leaves.

   ~20 min

3. 3

   Divide the {Ground beef} into 8 loose balls. Season with the remaining {Salt}, remaining {Black pepper}, {Garlic powder}, and {Onion powder}. Heat a large frying pan or griddle with the {Vegetable oil}. Place the beef in the pan and smash into thin patties. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, top each with {Cheddar cheese}, and cook for 1 minute more until browned and juicy.

   ~5 min

4. 4

   Split the {Burger Buns} and toast the cut sides with the {Butter} until lightly golden. Build each burger with sauce, 2 cheese-topped patties, {Pickled Onions}, {Tomato}, and {Lettuce}. Serve with the hot fries alongside.

   ~5 min