Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Hearty Smash Burger Fries, where juicy beef and crispy fries unite in a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe will elevate your burger and fry experience to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- Frozen French fries (shoestring, crinkle-cut, or steak fries)
- American or Cheddar cheese slices
- Finely diced white or red onions
- Diced dill pickles or thin pickle chips
- Special burger sauce (1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickle relish, dash of hot sauce, few drops of Worcestershire sauce)
- Oil for smashing (canola, grapeseed, or beef tallow)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your fries according to package directions, baking them in a hot oven (400-425°F or 200-220°C) or using an air fryer until deeply golden brown and crunchy. Season generously with salt immediately after cooking.
- While the fries are cooking, prepare your special burger sauce by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, hot sauce (if using), and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Finely dice your fresh onions and any extra pickles for quick assembly.
- Divide your ground beef into loose, roughly 2-ounce balls, ensuring they're not packed too tightly.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over high heat until it's screaming hot. Add a thin layer of oil.
- Place a beef ball onto the hot surface, cover with parchment paper, and use a spatula to firmly smash it into a thin patty, about 1/4-inch thick. Press hard for about 10-15 seconds.
- Season the smashed patty generously with salt and pepper (and garlic/onion powder if using). Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until a deep, caramelized crust forms.
- Carefully flip the patty and immediately place a slice of cheese on top. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the beef is cooked through.
- Use your spatula to roughly chop or break the smashed patty into smaller pieces and scoop them over the hot, crispy fries. Repeat with the remaining beef balls.
- Drizzle the assembled fries generously with your special burger sauce and scatter the diced onions and pickles over the top. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For the perfect smash burger crust, ensure your cooking surface is very hot. Don't overcrowd the pan while cooking the beef, and season generously for maximum flavor. Customize your toppings with crispy bacon, jalapeños, or different cheeses for added variety.