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This is a picture of cheeseburgers. They’re on a brown pretzel bun on a white platter. Behind the cheeseburger is a bowl of potato wedges and toppings for the burgers that includes tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, chopped onions and pickles.
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5 from 2 votes

Basic Burgers and Potato Wedges

It might be basic on the surface, but the flavors and satisfaction of this perfectly executed classic meal is anything but BASIC. It's a family dinner WIN!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, vegetables
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 746kcal

Ingredients
 

Potato Wedges

  • 3-4 russet potatoes cleaned and dried
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tsp seasoning salt or salt and pepper

Basic Burger

  • 2-2 1/2 lb ground beef
  • Salt and Pepper amount as desired
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • Toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, etc.

Instructions

Potato Wedges

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges. On an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan, toss the potatoes with oil and seasoning salt. Spread in an even, flat layer. Roast in the oven for 20-25. Flip the potatoes and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until slightly charred and golden brown.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. Optional, sprinkle with additional seasoning salt.

Basic Burger

  • Divide ground beef into even 6 ounce size balls or desired size. Season one side with salt and pepper.
  • Swipe butter in a grill pan or large skillet on medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the beef, seasoned side down. Using a mallet or flat cooking tool, give each ball a slight push. Don't flatten completely in this step. Season the top side with salt and pepper.
  • After 3-4 minutes, flip the burgers. Using the mallet or flat cooking tool, press and flatten the beef to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cook 3-4 minutes, flip again and cook to desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, add cheese if making cheeseburgers.
  • If you'd like, butter and toast the buns. Transfer the cooked patties to the buns and serve toppings on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 6mg
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