Instructions

• Preheat and cook the fries according to the package directions (oven or air fryer) so they will be ready when the beef is done.
• Prepare the onion: grate the onion on the large holes of a grater until you have 1 tablespoon of grated onion for the sauce. Finely dice the remaining onion (about 1 cup) for the beef.
• Make the sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon paprika, and the 1 tablespoon grated onion. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste). Stir until smooth and chill until ready to use.
• Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Add the diced onion to the hot oil and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden.
• Move the cooked onion to the edges of the pan and add 1 pound ground beef chuck (80/20) to the center as one loose mound. Increase heat to high and sear the beef for about 1 minute per side. Then break the beef up with a spatula and continue to cook, stirring and pressing to brown, until the beef is deeply browned and most of the fat has rendered.
• While browning, season the beef with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir to incorporate and finish cooking until well browned.
• Drain any excess grease from the pan, remove from heat, then stir in 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Divide the cooked fries and the beef evenly among 4 bowls. Add toppings as desired from the ingredient list, drizzle each bowl with the prepared sauce, and serve immediately.