Italian Burgers With Homemade French Fries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

None None Vegetable oil, for frying
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 None onion, finely diced
1 None egg
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 None hamburger buns, split
3-4 tbsp ready-made pesto
None None Lettuce and tomato slices, for serving
None None Basil leaves, for garnish

Preparation

Heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 325\u00b0F in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the potatoes in batches and fry for 4-5 mins per batch until cooked but not colored. Drain on paper towels. Reserve the oil.
Mix together the beef, onion and egg and season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 4 large patties. Heat a little more oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the patties and cook for 4-5 mins per side for medium. Top with the mozzarella; cover and cook for 1 min until the cheese has melted.
Meanwhile, heat the oil to 350\u00b0F. Refry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 mins per batch until golden and crisp. Drain on clean paper towels.
Brush the bottom halves of the buns with a little pesto. Top each with some lettuce and tomato, then a burger and more pesto. Sandwich with the bun tops, garnish with the basil and serve with the French fries.