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Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries featuring seasoned fries topped with ground beef, drizzled sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
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Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries

All the best parts of a burger loaded into a bowl with crispy ranch fries and a tangy secret sauce you'll want to put on everything.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 785
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ranch Fries
  • 2 lb russet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch fries
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 oz ranch seasoning mix about 3 tbsp from a packet
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
For the Burger Bowls
  • 1.5 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the House Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish drained
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For Assembly
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 8 oz grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles sliced
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Small Bowl (for sauce)

Method
 

Make the House Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and smoked paprika until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while you cook. This lets the flavors meld.
Bake the Ranch Fries
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Toss cut potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, and salt on a large baking sheet. Spread in a single layer with space between them. Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until deeply golden and crisp on the edges.
Cook the Burger Mixture
  1. While fries bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat, until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute more until fragrant. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide shredded lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with warm burger mixture, a generous handful of ranch fries, tomatoes, pickles, and shredded cheddar. Drizzle with house sauce and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

For extra-crispy fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly before seasoning. Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles. The house sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week and works great on sandwiches or as a dip.