Smashed Burger with French Fries Sep 6 Written By Michael Leich PrintSmashed Burgers and Waffle Fries Yield 4Prep time20 MinCook time20 MinTotal time40 MinIngredients1.5lbs of ground beef4 russet potatoes1 quart vegetable oil4 burger buns4 slices of cheeseSalt and pepper to tasteInstructionsBegin heating a quart of vegetable oil in a dutch oven to 325°F while you wash the potatoesUsing a crinkle cut attachment on a mandolin, slice the potato one way, rotate 90 degrees and slice again. Set aside on a sheet pan and dab until dryVery careful put the waffle fries in the fryer and fry until crispy. Salt immediately after finished while they are hotHeat a cast iron skillet on the stove (or outside using a Blackstone) until it is scorching hotSeparate the ground beef into four equal balls. Add one to two balls to the skillet and smash until very thin. Cook until brown on each side (less than 2 minutes each side)Once burgers are finished, butter burger pans and place in cast iron skillet to warm and brown on the insideTop burgers with cheese and serve!https://www.mleichcooking.com/blog/smashed-burgers Michael Leich
Smashed Burger with French Fries Sep 6 Written By Michael Leich PrintSmashed Burgers and Waffle Fries Yield 4Prep time20 MinCook time20 MinTotal time40 MinIngredients1.5lbs of ground beef4 russet potatoes1 quart vegetable oil4 burger buns4 slices of cheeseSalt and pepper to tasteInstructionsBegin heating a quart of vegetable oil in a dutch oven to 325°F while you wash the potatoesUsing a crinkle cut attachment on a mandolin, slice the potato one way, rotate 90 degrees and slice again. Set aside on a sheet pan and dab until dryVery careful put the waffle fries in the fryer and fry until crispy. Salt immediately after finished while they are hotHeat a cast iron skillet on the stove (or outside using a Blackstone) until it is scorching hotSeparate the ground beef into four equal balls. Add one to two balls to the skillet and smash until very thin. Cook until brown on each side (less than 2 minutes each side)Once burgers are finished, butter burger pans and place in cast iron skillet to warm and brown on the insideTop burgers with cheese and serve!https://www.mleichcooking.com/blog/smashed-burgers Michael Leich
