Flying Dutchman Style Burger and Fries
Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef, divided into 6 balls
• Salt, to taste
• 1 white onion, sliced
• Cheese slices of choice
• 2 russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• Olive oil
• 2 tbsp high-quality salt
Mustard Sauce
• ¼ cup yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Toss thinly sliced russet potatoes with olive oil and 2 tbsp salt. Bake until golden and crisp(about 30 min), flipping halfway.
3. Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Grill sliced onions until soft and lightly caramelized. Move to side.
4. Place beef balls onto the griddle and smash with a burger press. Season with salt.
5. Flip, top with cheese, and cook until melted and burgers are done to your liking.
6. Whisk all mustard sauce ingredients together until smooth.
7. Assemble Flying Dutchman–style: onion → burger → onion → burger.
8. Spoon mustard sauce over the top and serve with crispy oven fries.
Cozy drive-thru energy, homemade 🥔🍔
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The Flying Dutchman style burger is a fantastic choice for anyone who loves a hearty, satisfying meal without the bun. By stacking caramelized onions between two smashed and seasoned beef patties topped with melted cheese, it truly captures that rich burger experience in a unique way. The homemade mustard sauce, combining yellow mustard, raw honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder, elevates the flavor profile with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami elements. Oven-baked russet potato fries tossed with olive oil and high-quality salt add a crispy and crowd-pleasing side. Baking the potatoes at 350°F and flipping halfway ensures an even golden crispiness without deep-frying. When making the patties, smashing them onto a hot griddle creates excellent caramelization and a delicious crust that locks in juices. From my experience making this recipe, using fresh, high-quality ingredients—especially fresh yellow mustard and raw honey for the sauce—makes a noticeable difference. For added convenience, preparing the mustard sauce ahead of time helps flavors meld beautifully. Also, thinly slicing the russet potatoes uniform in size ensures even cooking and texture. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in with homemade comfort food vibes, and its gluten-free composition means it suits many dietary preferences. Pairing the burger and fries with a crisp beverage or your favorite dipping sauce makes for an irresistible meal. Whether you’re craving a quick homemade fast food alternative or indulging in classic comfort food, this Flying Dutchman burger and fries combo offers satisfying flavors with that nostalgic drive-thru energy, all made in your kitchen.
