Italian Burger & Fries

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!