
Smash Burger Bowls with Roasted Fries
Two crispy-edged beef patties, special sauce, pickles, and oven fries. No bun needed. Classic flavor, weeknight speed.
- Total
- 40 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- ground beef20 oz
- potatoes24 oz
- romaine lettuce4 cup
- tomato1 piece
- red onion½ piece
- dill pickles8 slice
- american cheese4 slice
- mayonnaise4 tbsp
- ketchup1¼ tbsp
- yellow mustard2 tsp
- olive oil2 tbsp
- salt2 tsp
- black pepper1 tsp
You'll need
skillet · sheet pan · oven · bowl
Method
Preheat oven to 450 F. Cut the potatoes into half-inch fries.
5 min · prep
Toss the fries with oil, salt and pepper in one layer.
3 min · prep
Roast, flipping halfway, until crisp.
25 min · roast
Stir the mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard into a sauce.
2 min · prep
Divide the beef into 8 loose balls. Season with salt and pepper.
3 min · prep
Smash each ball flat in a dry, very hot skillet.
2 min · saute
Cook 90 seconds without moving them, until deeply crusted.
2 min · saute
Flip, top half the patties with cheese, cook 60 seconds more.
2 min · saute
Build bowls with lettuce, patties, tomato, onion and sliced gherkins.
3 min · prep
Drizzle with the sauce and add the fries alongside.
2 min · rest
Serving suggestion
A cold pickle spear on the side makes it feel like a diner plate.
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