Hand-Pattied Cheeseburger with Garlic Herb Fries

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Juicy hand-formed beef patties topped with melted cheddar cheese served alongside crispy garlic and herb-seasoned fries. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 55 minutes pairs ground beef (80/20), salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 8 slices tomato slices
• 8 slices red onion slices
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 4 large, cut into 1/4-inch thick fries russet potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss 4 large russet potatoes cut into 1/4-inch thick fries with 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tsp paprika. Spread fries in a single layer and bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, divide 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently form into 4 hand-pattied burgers about 3/4-inch thick. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more. Place 4 cheddar cheese slices on top of patties and cover skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese.
4. Step 4: Toast 4 burger buns cut side down in the skillet for 1 minute until lightly golden.
5. Step 5: Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise mixed with 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly on the buns. Assemble burgers by layering lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion slices, and the cheeseburger patties on the buns.
6. Step 6: Serve the assembled burgers with the hot garlic herb fries on the side.