Scratch-Made Hand-Pattied Burger with Farmhouse Fries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A classic burger featuring a scratch-made hand-pattied beef patty served with golden, crispy farmhouse fries seasoned with herbs. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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

• 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 large russet, cut into 1/2-inch fries potatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp, crushed dried rosemary
• 4 burger buns
• 4 cheddar cheese slices
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices sliced tomato
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 4 large russet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch fries with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp crushed dried rosemary, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, season 1.5 lbs ground beef with 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Gently form into 4 even patties about 3/4-inch thick.
3. Step 3: Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4 minutes on the first side, flip, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty, and cook 3-4 minutes more until cheese melts and internal temperature is 160°F.
4. Step 4: Toast 4 burger buns in the oven for 2-3 minutes until lightly crisp.
5. Step 5: Assemble burgers by spreading 1/2 tbsp each of yellow mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise on buns. Add lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and cheesy burger patty. Serve with farmhouse fries on the side.