Rustic Farmhouse Burger with Hand-Cut Fries

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

Juicy hand-pattied beef burgers served on toasted buns with crisp hand-cut fries seasoned with coarse salt and black pepper. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 40 minutes pairs ground beef (80/20), Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt 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 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 large russet potatoes
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 4 burger buns
• 4 cheddar cheese slices
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 large, sliced tomato
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 8 pickle slices

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and cut 3 large russet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. Rinse in cold water, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2. Step 2: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 325°F. Fry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently and form into 4 equal patties.
4. Step 4: Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Fry the par-cooked fries again for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain and season immediately with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. Step 5: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Add 1 slice cheddar cheese on each patty in the last minute to melt.
6. Step 6: Toast 4 burger buns until lightly browned. Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard on each bun bottom.
7. Step 7: Assemble each burger with lettuce leaf, tomato slices, cooked patty with melted cheese, red onion slices, and 2 pickle slices. Top with bun crowns and serve with hot fries.