Best Homemade Smash Burger and Fries Recipe with Chef Alvin Cailan

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole wheat buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, and American cheese is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while frozen fries save time.

Preheat the convection oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place crinkle cut fries in the oven to cook.

Toast brioche burger buns in a dry pan until golden brown.

Season American wagyu beef patties with burger seasoning, which includes salt, pepper, garlic, and oregano.

Heat the pan until hot, then place the seasoned patties in the pan and smash them down to sear.

Cook the first side until caramelized, then flip the patties.

Add cheddar cheese on top of the patties to melt as an indicator of doneness.

Prepare the secret sauce by mixing mayonnaise, caramelized onions, Worcestershire sauce, and burger seasoning.

Assemble the burger with shredded lettuce, the cooked patty, pickles, and minced red onion.

Spread more secret sauce on the top bun before placing it on the burger.

Remove fries from the oven once golden brown and season with fry seasoning before plating.

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