Beef Recipes: Beefy Burgers With Smashed Potatoes

Beefy Burgers With Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients:
For the burgers:
  • 2 pounds of ground beef
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 cup of shredded beef from leftover beef stew or canned beef stew,
  • optional2 tablespoons of dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 ounces of blue cheese,
  • crumbled6 large buns, sliced in half
For the potatoes:
  • 6 baking potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of whole fennel seeds
  • Salt and pepper
Cooking Procedures:
For the burgers:
  • Preheat barbecue grill on high for 15 minutes.
  • A clean hot grill will lessen the chances that the burgers will stick.
  • Meanwhile place the beef, onion, stew meat and oregano in a large bowl then season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix well then form into 6 large patties.
  • Grill for 8 minutes per side, until well done.
  • Sprinkle cheese onto patties during last 2 minutes of cooking to melt.
  • Toast the buns on the grill until golden brown.
  • Top with lettuce and tomato and dig in.
For the potatoes:
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
  • Turn oven up to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Push down on the baked potatoes with a potato masher or small plate so that they crack open and are flattened, doubling in diameter.
  • Drizzle liberally with olive oil and sprinkle with fennel seeds and salt and pepper.
  • Bake until golden and crisp about 15 to 20 minutes more.

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