Cheeseburger French Fry Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450g ground beef
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1/2 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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120ml ketchup
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30ml yellow mustard
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15ml Worcestershire sauce
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60ml dill pickles, chopped (optional)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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650–750g frozen French fries
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200g shredded cheddar cheese, divided
→ Optional Garnishes
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Shredded iceberg lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Additional chopped pickles
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Green onions, sliced
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Ketchup, for drizzling
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Mustard, for drizzling
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Incorporate ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped pickles (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until well blended and warmed through.
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Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly into the base of a 23x33cm baking dish. Sprinkle 100g of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
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Distribute frozen French fries evenly over the cheese and beef layers. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the fries are golden and crisp.
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Remove dish from the oven and top with the remaining 100g of shredded cheddar. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Optionally garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, extra pickles, green onions, and a drizzle of ketchup or mustard before serving.
# Notes:
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For best results, distribute the French fries in a single, even layer to ensure maximum crispiness.