Crock Pot Cheeseburger French Fries with Special Sauce

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Crock Pot Cheeseburger French Fries with Special Sauce

Step-by-step

  • Add the first eight ingredients (ground beef through salt and pepper) to a 6 quart crock pot then cook on high for 4 hours, breaking the meat up/stirring three times.
  • Bake french fries on a large baking sheet according to package directions then season with homemade gluten-free seasoned salt while still warm.
  • Drain enough meat to cover french fries then spoon on top, and then sprinkle on shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Top french fries with chopped tomato, finely minced white onion, and special sauce, then serve with extra special sauce for dipping.

When should the oven go on while the slow cooker finishes its four-hour cycle? Ground beef rendered at high heat in a six-quart crock pot produces plenty of liquid, meaning the meat must be drained thoroughly through a colander before it touches the baked potatoes, or the starches will turn soggy within seconds. Baking the frozen fries on a preheated heavy-duty sheet pan guarantees a crisp exterior that withstands the heavy protein topping without losing structural integrity. Sharp cheddar cheese requires precise heat management; placing the assembled dish under a broiler for strictly ninety seconds melts the dairy completely without scorching the edges of the tomatoes or onions. Fresh tomatoes release moisture rapidly upon dicing, so seeding them beforehand prevents the special sauce from thinning out on the plate. Swapping preserved condiments for fresh aromatics alters the viscosity of the mayo-based topping, requiring an extra teaspoon of white wine vinegar to balance the emulsion. Dividing the ground beef yields four hearty portions, utilizing economical cuts of meat efficiently while keeping prep time under thirty minutes of active labor.