Classic American Burger with Crispy Fries

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Form ground beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook patties on a grill or skillet until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Toast buns and assemble burgers with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
5. Cut potatoes into fries, toss with oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
6. Serve burgers with fries.
7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.