Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and thoroughly dry the potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch thick wedges or fries.
• In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until they are evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• Bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
• While the potatoes are baking, divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty about 0.75-inch thick, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent them from bulging while cooking. Season both sides of the patties generously with salt and black pepper.
• Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the hamburger patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust cooking time to your desired level of doneness.
• During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt.
• Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the skillet or grill if desired.
• Assemble the hamburgers with the cooked patties, melted cheese, and your preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Serve immediately with the crispy oven-baked potatoes.