Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal Recipe
American · Main course · 35 min total
A homemade version of the classic fast-food burger, featuring a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and all the fixings, served with crispy fries and a drink.
20
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
850
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 sesame seed burger buns
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 4 large potatoes (for fries)
- Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- 4 cans of soda or your choice of drink
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F to keep burgers warm. For fries: peel and cut potatoes into thin strips. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Keep warm in oven.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 6 oz each). Shape into patties slightly larger than the buns, pressing a slight indent in the center to prevent puffing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear patties over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side for medium. In the last minute, place a slice of cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
- Toast buns on the grill or in a skillet until lightly browned.
- Assemble burgers: spread ketchup and mustard on bottom bun. Add lettuce, tomato, patty with cheese, pickles, and onions. Top with bun.
- Serve each burger with a portion of fries and a drink.
Tips
- For extra flavor, season the patties with a pinch of garlic powder and onion powder.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for a better crust on the patty.
- Fries can be baked at 425°F for 25-30 minutes for a healthier option.
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