Cheeseburger and French Fries

Remember that lovely Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon I talked about a couple weeks ago that paired well with lasagna? Well, it also pairs well with burgers. I’m a fan of a good burger, and I’ve got a recipe that is (at least in my family and friends’ opinions) outstanding. I also make killer fries. Here are the recipes. Try them out. I guarantee you that they are better than anything you can get out at a fast food restaurant. Besides, in the time it takes to get everyone together, get in the car, head out, pick up food, and drive back you could have a hot and delicious meal on the table that pairs well with wine.

French Fries:

Ingredients:

• 1-2 potatoes per person, depending on size
• Canola oil, enough to have 2-3 inches in the pan you are using
• Seasoning Salt

Slice potatoes into thin fry wedges while oil heats. When water dripped into oil sizzles, add a handful fries to oil, more depending on the size of the pot. Fry until they float about 5-10 minutes per batch. Remove with slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with two paper towels to absorb oil. Sprinkle with seasoning salt to taste.

Hamburgers

Ingredients:

• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
• 1 pound ground chuck, 98% fat free (or turkey)
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs – I used bread crumbs from roasted garlic bread in the food processor, you can use Italian bread crumbs, if you like
• 1 small white chopped onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Worcester sauce
• 1 tsp tobasco sauce
• Splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp organic Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 6 thin slices cheddar cheese
• 6 thin slices pepper jack cheese
• Your favorite burger toppings (We use tomato, romaine lettuce, brown spicy mustard, and mayonnaise

Toast buns. Mix together ground meat through pepper flakes in bowl using hands. create six balls and flatten into patties. Place in frying pan coated with thin layer of olive oil, turning halfway through, until burgers approach desired level of doneness. Place one slice of each cheese on burgers, turn heat down, and melt cheese. Place burger patties on buns and add desired fixings.

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