Italian Burger & Fries

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the potatoes into thin fries.
• Step 2
  Rinse the potatoes under cold water. Then drain them in a colander.
• Step 3
  In a bowl, combine the potatoes, salt, pepper, oregano (optional) & a drizzle of oil. Toss to combine.
• Step 4
  Transfer the potatoes to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 40 min at 400°F.
• Step 5
  Wash & slice the tomato.
• Step 6
  Form the ground beef into patties.
• Step 7
  About 5 min before the fries are done, start the burgers. Add them to a hot pan over medium heat. Cook for 2 min on each side, or until done to your liking.
• Step 8
  Top the cooking burgers with torn pieces of fresh mozzarella.
• Step 9
  Toast the buns for 15-30 seconds.
• Step 10
  Smear pesto on one slice of each burger bun. Top with the cheeseburger, sliced tomato & arugula. Close each burger.
• Step 11
  Serve your Italian burgers with fries. You can even dip the fries in more pesto! Enjoy!