Easy Burger Bowls with Zesty House Sauce & Dreamy Ranch Fries
Capture all the deliciousness of classic burger joint days in a bowl, without the fuss of buns! This Burger Bowl recipe is incredibly satisfying, featuring juicy patties, fresh toppings, homemade house sauce, and addictive ranch fries.
Equipment
- Oven for baking fries
- Baking Sheet for fries
- Small bowl for melting butter and mixing sauce
- Large bowl for tossing fries
- Skillet optional, for reheating patties
- Air Fryer optional, for reheating fries
Ingredients
Burger Bowls
- 1 lb ground beef 85/15 recommended
- 2 teaspoons burger seasoning pre-made blend or homemade
- shredded lettuce for the base
- diced tomatoes
- diced burger pickles
Dreamy Ranch Fries
- 1 (22-ounce) bag frozen waffle fries
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix or 3 tablespoons
Zesty House Sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove garlic grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the directions on your waffle fry package.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl (about 30-45 seconds in the microwave).1 lb ground beef
- In a large bowl, combine frozen waffle fries, melted butter, and ranch seasoning mix. Toss until every fry is coated.1 lb ground beef
- Spread seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake fries according to package directions until golden brown and crispy.
- While fries bake, divide ground beef into equal portions and gently form into patties. Do not overwork the meat.1 lb ground beef
- Season both sides of each patty with 1 teaspoon of burger seasoning.1 lb ground beef
- Cook patties to your preferred doneness.
- For the house sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and grated garlic in a small bowl until smooth.1 lb ground beef
- Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
- Divide shredded lettuce among serving bowls.1 lb ground beef
- Place cooked burger patties on top of the lettuce.
- Scatter diced tomatoes and diced pickles around the patties.1 lb ground beef
- Serve immediately with ranch fries and house sauce for dipping.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for weeknights, feeding a crowd, or even gifting. Feel free to add other favorite burger toppings like cheese, bacon, or avocado. Prep ahead by dicing vegetables and mixing the sauce in advance.