Recipe King 35 min · serves 4 · easy

Beef Burgers with Chips

Grilled beef patties with golden wedges.

Total
35 min
Hands-on
20 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Cuisine
American
Meal
Dinner
  • dinner

A classic American dinner with seasoned beef patties cooked in a cast-iron pan, served with home-style oven chips and toasted buns.

Shopping list

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 4 sesame buns
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 eggs
  • 1/2 small onion grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp butter melted
  • 4 buns sesame
  • 4 medium potatoes washed and scrubbed

Method

  1. Grate the half onion into a large bowl. Add the 500 g ground beef, 2 tbsp flour, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

    5 min

  2. Mix everything with your hands or a fork until evenly combined. Do not overwork the meat to keep it tender.

    3 min

  3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Roll each into balls, then flatten into thick patties about 2 cm thick.

    Tip Make a small indent in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up.

    4 min

  4. Heat a large grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with 1 tsp melted butter.

    2 min

  5. Place 2 patties in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving them to get seared crust. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more. Repeat with the other 2 patties.

    Tip Internal temp should reach 71 C for medium.

    8 min

  6. While cooking the second batch, cut the 4 medium potatoes into thick wedges. Place in a bowl of cold water for 2 minutes to remove starch.

    5 min

  7. Preheat the oven broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange potato wedges in a single layer.

    Tip Do not overcrowd the sheet.

  8. Drizzle potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly.

    2 min

  9. Broil the potatoes for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges. Set aside to cool slightly.

  10. Toast the 4 sesame buns cut-side down in the empty skillet for 1 minute. Place a patty on each bun. Top with a potato wedge on the side.

    2 min

Chef's tips

  • Let the patties rest for 1 minute after cooking so the juices settle inside the meat.
  • The onion adds moisture; avoid adding ice or water which can make the burger greasy.
  • If your buns get soggy, lay them out on the counter while you finish cooking the other items.

Swap it

Cheese
Add a slice of American or cheddar to the patty for the final 30 seconds of cooking to melt it.
Veggie patty
Replace half the beef with crumbled cooked lentils or mushrooms for a lighter version.
Gluten-free
Swap the breadcrumbs for crushed nuts or gluten-free flour and use gluten-free buns.
No potato
Skip the potatoes and serve the burgers on a large plate with a fresh green salad.
Beef Burgers with Chips Recipe King · printed 30 September 2026