In-N-Out Animal Style Burger Fries

In-N-Out Animal Style Burger Fries

These In-N-Out Animal Style Burger Fries are a way of enjoying my favorite items from In-N-Out but at home. In this recipe, crispy shoestring French fries are topped with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, copycat In-N-Out spread and finely diced caramelized onions. Yields 6 to 8 servings, depending.

Course Appetizers & Snacks, Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword beef, fries, In-N-Out, in-n-out copycat

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 759

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Nordic Ware 45372 2-Piece Prism Set-Half, Quarter Sheet, Aluminum

Ingredients

28 ounces shoestring French fries
1 large yellow onion finely diced
4 teaspoons avocado oil or extra light olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
kosher salt
1 pound lean ground beef I use 93
1½ tablespoons au jus gravy mix
11 to 12 slices American cheese or cheese of choice
1 recipe In-N-Out Spread

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE THE SPREAD:

Quickly whip up the In-N-Out spread and keep it refrigerated until ready to use. You can even make this a day in advance.

MAKE THE FRIES:

You can use frozen fries (following package directions) or make your own. You could even roast baby potatoes (see notes). and use those as well for more of a burger bowl. Once roasted season with salt to taste.

MAKE THE CARAMELIZED ONIONS:

In a large sauté pan, add 2 teaspoons oil, butter and finely diced yellow onion. Heat on medium to medium-low, sautéing until deeply golden and caramelized. This takes the most time, so I like to make it while I start the fries.

MAKE THE "BURGER":

In another large pan, add 2 teaspoons oil and the lean ground beef. Use a wooden spatula to break up the ground beef, cooking until fully cooked and no longer pink. Once fully cooked, drain off fat and discard fat. Add the aus jus gravy mix in with the cooked ground beef, stir well to combine.

MAKE THE IN-N-OUT BURGER FRIES:

Move your oven rack about 6-inches away from the heating element and preheat your broiler to high. Divide the cooked fries among 2 quarter sheet pans (or 1 larger pan). Top with a couple slices of American cheese (on both pans) and slip under the broiler until melted watch carefully to avoid burning!
Divide the seasoned ground beef among each pan, spooning it onto of the cheesy fries. Top with the rest of the slices of cheese. Slip under the broiler until melted. Again, watch carefully!
Lastly, top with desired amount of sauce/spread and then divide the caramelized onions and add them on top.
Serve immediately while the fries are hot!

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Note: The nutritional value was calculated using the entire spread recipe. However, use however much you like.

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