Burger Bowls with Cheesy Ground Beef and Crispy French Fries Recipe
Burger Bowls offer a delicious and satisfying twist on classic burgers by serving all the flavors in a bowl, combining crispy baked fries, cheesy seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a tangy homemade burger sauce. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for a quick weekday dinner or casual gathering without the bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Fries
- 14 oz. frozen French fries
- Kosher salt, to taste
Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
Bowl Toppings
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 5 oz. cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 cup)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup quartered dill pickle slices
- White sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Bake Fries: Preheat your oven and bake the frozen French fries according to the package directions until golden and crispy. Once done, season with a pinch of kosher salt to taste.
- Prepare Burger Sauce: While the fries bake, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and yellow mustard in a small bowl. Stir well until the sauce is smooth and the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef along with the Cajun seasoning and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and no pink remains, about 5 to 6 minutes. Then, push the beef to one side of the skillet in an even layer and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and allow the cheese to melt, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among shallow bowls. Top each bowl with the cheesy ground beef mixture, crumbled bacon if using, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, dill pickle slices, baked fries, a generous drizzle of the burger sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For crispy fries, spread them out on the baking sheet so they don’t overlap during baking.
- Optional bacon adds a smoky flavor but can be omitted for a lighter dish.
- Feel free to swap romaine for your favorite greens like spinach or kale.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning amount to control the spice level according to your taste.
- For a lower-fat option, use lean ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.
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