Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Bowl

Pioneer Woman cheeseburger bowl is an easy dinner made with crispy oven fries, juicy seasoned beef patties and melted cheddar, ready in 45 minutes. This one-pan burger bowl dinner idea fits Father's Day, Super Bowl parties and busy weeknights, and it is a great way to serve burgers without buns.

Wait to bake the fries until the patties are nearly ready, because crisp fries are what hold up the whole bowl. Bake them early and they go limp under the cheese and sauce.

Tossing the fries in melted butter and fresh rosemary before baking gives them a savory, herby edge that plain frozen fries never get. Serving the patty on top of the fries also means every bite gets crunch, melted cheese and cold, crisp toppings together.

Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Bowl

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Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

780

kcal

Crispy rosemary fries sit under a seared, cheese-topped patty and a pile of cool lettuce, tomato, pickles and jalapeños. A drizzle of sauce ties it together, so every forkful tastes like a full cheeseburger with no bun.

Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen oven fries
  

• 4 tbsp. salted butter, melted
  

• 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
  

• 1 lb. 80/20 ground beef
  

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
  

• 1 tbsp. steak seasoning
  

• 4 slices cheddar cheese
  

• 1 c. shredded lettuce
  

• 1 tomato, diced
  

• 1 c. pickle slices
  

• 1/2 c. pickled jalapeños
  

• Ketchup, mustard, and/or burger sauce, for drizzling
  

Directions

• Season and bake fries: Toss 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen oven fries with 4 tablespoons melted salted butter and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary on a baking sheet. Spread them in an even layer and bake at 425°F according to the package directions, usually 25 to 28 minutes.
• Heat the grill: While the fries bake, prepare a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. That way it is hot and ready by the time the patties are formed.
• Form the patties: Divide 1 pound 80/20 ground beef into 4 patties. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon steak seasoning.
• Cook the burgers: Cook the patties for about 4 minutes per side for medium, or longer for your preferred doneness. In the final couple of minutes, add a cheddar slice to each patty, cover, and let it melt.
• Build the bowls: Divide the fries between 4 bowls and top each with a cheeseburger. Then pile on 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 diced tomato, 1 cup pickle slices and 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños.
• Drizzle and serve: Finish each bowl with a drizzle of ketchup, mustard and/or burger sauce. Serve right away while the fries are still crisp.

Tools for this recipe

• Nordic Ware half sheet pan, Lodge 10.5-inch square cast iron grill pan, ThermoPro instant-read thermometer, Partanna Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, 1 liter. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use homemade fries instead of frozen?

Yes, cut russet potatoes into thin sticks and bake them with the same butter and rosemary until golden. Homemade fries take a bit longer than frozen, so start them earlier and check them often.

How do I store and reheat leftover bowls?

Keep the patties, fries and toppings in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the fries in a hot oven so they crisp up again, since the microwave makes them soft.

What can I use if I don't have a grill or grill pan?

A heavy skillet, like cast iron, works well on the stovetop over medium-high heat. You get a good sear on the patties, and the cheese melts the same way under a lid.

Can I swap the beef for something else?

Ground turkey or chicken works, though it is leaner and cooks a little drier. Cook the patties until they are no longer pink in the middle, and add a bit more oil to keep them juicy.

What is the most common mistake with these bowls?

Assembling them too early is the biggest one, because the fries soften once the toppings and sauce sit on them. Build the bowls right before you eat, and drizzle the sauce last.