Description
A hearty and comforting bowl inspired by classic fast food flavors, featuring crispy oven-baked fries topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce, tangy pickles, shredded cheese, and a creamy homemade special sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil and half of the salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the fries on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the fries cook, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with the remaining salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Prepare the lettuce and pickles and set aside.
- Assemble by layering fries in bowls, topping with beef, lettuce, pickles, shredded cheese, and drizzling with sauce.
Notes
- For crispier fries, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Let the sauce rest for a few minutes to enhance flavor.
- Store components separately for best leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Big Mac fries bowl, loaded fries bowl, homemade fast food bowl, ground beef fries, comfort food bowl