Burger with Mozzarella and Cherry Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 burger buns
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella
• 1 cup cherry peppers
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 lb frozen french fries
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread the 1 lb frozen french fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes, shaking halfway.

2. 2

   While fries bake, divide the 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking (internal temp 160°F for medium).

4. 4

   In the last minute of cooking, place the 4 oz sliced mozzarella on top of each patty and cover the pan to melt the cheese, about 1 minute until gooey.

5. 5

   Toast the 4 burger buns in the same skillet or toaster until golden, about 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Assemble burgers: place a lettuce leaf on each bottom bun, add the patty with melted mozzarella, then top with the 1 cup cherry peppers (drained if pickled). Cover with top bun.

7. 7

   Serve the burgers hot with the crispy fries on the side.

Tools you’ll need

• baking sheet
• skillet or grill
• spatula
• knife
• cutting board

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