Kids'-Menu Burgers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a grill to medium high.
2. 2
   Prepare the french fries as the label directs; keep warm.
3. 3
   Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation.
4. 4
   Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Lightly brush the grill grates with the vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness.
7. 7
   During the last minute of grilling, top each patty with a slice of cheese.
8. 8
   Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Grill the buns, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
10. 10
    Spread the bun bottoms with ketchup and top with the burger patties and french fries.
11. 11
    Cover with the bun tops.
12. 12
    Photograph by Levi Brown