Melty Monterey Jack Burgers

Ingredients

• 1.0 clove garlic
• 1.0 yellow onion
• 12.0 oz potatoes
• 0.5 cup monterey jack cheese
• 10.0 oz ground beef
• 1.0 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1.0 tablespoon fry seasoning
• pepper (to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• 1.0 teaspoon sugar
• 5.0 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1.0 unit ketchup
• 2.0 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2.0 potato buns

Instructions

1. Step 1: Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Peel and mince or grate half the garlic.
2. Step 2: Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, half the Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, about 8-10 minutes. If onion begins to brown too quickly, add a splash of water. Stir in vinegar and 1 tsp sugar, and continue cooking until onion is caramelized and jammy, about 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a small bowl and wash out the pan.
4. Step 4: In a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise with a pinch of garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Taste and add more garlic if desired.
5. Step 5: Form beef into two patties, each slightly wider than a burger bun, and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in the pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with Monterey Jack and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
6. Step 6: Halve buns and toast until golden. Spread cut sides of buns with ketchup and garlic mayo to taste. Fill with patties and as much onion jam as desired. Serve with potato wedges on the side.