Description
Savory Smash Burger Fries are a loaded comfort food dish featuring crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and classic burger toppings for a delicious, indulgent meal.
Ingredients
- 500 g frozen or fresh fries
- 300 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare fries according to package instructions or bake fresh-cut fries until crispy and golden.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and press it down to create a crust (smash style).
- Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook until browned and slightly crispy, then break into crumbles.
- Place cooked fries on a serving tray or dish.
- Top fries with hot cooked beef and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top so it melts.
- Add diced tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded lettuce.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to create a burger sauce.
- Drizzle sauce over the loaded fries and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use air fryer fries for extra crispiness.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- You can swap beef with ground chicken or plant-based alternatives.
- Serve immediately to keep fries crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American