Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries Recipe
These Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries offer a juicy, flavorful twist on the classic burger, served without a bun. Ground beef seasoned and seared to perfection pairs with crispy, buttery ranch-seasoned waffle fries. Topped with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and pickles, this bowl is finished with a tangy house sauce combining mayo, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire, paprika, and garlic for an irresistible meal perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 1 lb. ground beef (85/15 for the juiciest)
- 2 teaspoons burger seasoning (one teaspoon per side)
Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced burger pickles
Ranch Fries
- 1 22-ounce bag frozen waffle fries
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning)
House Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove grated garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the ranch fries: Bake the frozen waffle fries according to the package directions. Once baked, add 3 tablespoons of butter to the sheet pan and toss the fries to coat them well, making them juicy and flavorful. Next, sprinkle the ranch seasoning on the fries and toss again to evenly distribute. Adjust the ranch seasoning quantity to personal taste.
- Make the house sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and grated garlic. Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought burger sauce if preferred.
- Cook the beef: Heat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat without adding oil. It needs to be very hot to achieve a good sear. Season one side of the ground beef with 1 teaspoon of burger seasoning. Place the beef seasoned side down onto the hot pan in one large piece without breaking it up. Let it cook undisturbed for several minutes to develop a browned crust as the fat renders.
- Finish the beef: Sprinkle the exposed side of the beef with the remaining 1 teaspoon of burger seasoning. After a few minutes, flip the beef in large chunks using a spatula, breaking it into fork-sized bits—not too small—to keep the beef juicy and enjoyable to eat. Continue cooking until the beef is well browned and cooked through, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the burger bowl: In bowls, layer the juicy seasoned beef crumbles, the ranch fries, and fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced pickles. Drizzle or dollop the house sauce on top. Serve immediately for a delicious and hearty meal.
Notes
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to avoid adding extra oil and to get a great sear on the beef.
- Adjust ranch seasoning on fries according to your taste preference for more or less flavor intensity.
- You can substitute the house sauce with your favorite store-bought burger sauce for convenience.
- Breaking the beef into larger fork-sized chunks helps keep the meat juicy and provides a better texture for eating with a fork.
- For a lower fat version, use leaner ground beef and bake fries without butter.
Keywords: Burger bowl, ranch fries, house sauce, ground beef, waffle fries, easy dinner, skillet beef, ranch seasoning
