Name: Homemade Cheeseburger with Red Cabbage Slaw & Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking); 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp sugar; Salt & pepper to taste; 2 brioche buns, toasted; 2 slices American or cheddar cheese; 4 pickle slices; 2 tomato slices; 1 tbsp burger sauce (mix mayo, ketchup, and mustard); 2 medium potatoes, cut into fries; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Description

A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheese, crunchy pickles, and tangy red cabbage slaw, served with crispy golden fries.

Ingredients

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For the Burger Patties:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)

For the Red Cabbage Slaw:

1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt & pepper to taste

For Assembling the Burger:

2 brioche buns, toasted
2 slices American or cheddar cheese
4 pickle slices
2 tomato slices
1 tbsp burger sauce (mix mayo, ketchup, and mustard)

For the Fries:

2 medium potatoes, cut into fries
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

Prepare the Fries:

Toss fries in oil, salt, and smoked paprika.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Make the Slaw:

In a bowl, mix red cabbage, mayo, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.

Cook the Patties:

Shape ground beef into two patties.
Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter or oil.
Sear patties for 3-4 minutes per side, adding cheese in the last minute to melt.

Assemble the Burger:

Spread burger sauce on the toasted brioche bun.
Add red cabbage slaw, followed by the beef patty.
Top with pickles, tomato slices, and the bun lid.

Serve:

Plate with crispy fries and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispiness, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking.
Swap brioche buns for whole wheat or pretzel buns for variety.

Add crispy bacon or caramelized onions for an extra flavor boost.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course, Burger, Comfort Food
Method: Pan-searing, Baking
Cuisine: American