Steakhouse Burger with Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

This steakhouse burger with sweet potato fries recipe combines juicy seasoned beef patties, toasted brioche buns, fresh arugula, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, and a creamy Dijon burger sauce with crisp, seasoned sweet potato fries. Featured on VEGANnotvegan with hosts Maddie and Kiki Longo, this bold burger-and-fries combination delivers classic steakhouse comfort with a fresh, colourful finish that is easy to recreate at home.

The Inspiration

A great steakhouse burger is all about balance. The beef should remain the centrepiece, but everything surrounding it should add contrast without overpowering it. A soft toasted bun, crisp vegetables, tangy pickles, fresh greens, and a rich sauce all help turn a simple patty into a complete burger experience.

This version from VEGANnotvegan, hosted by Maddie and Kiki Longo, follows that familiar steakhouse formula while keeping the preparation straightforward enough for a weeknight dinner, weekend lunch, or casual gathering. Each burger starts with a generous 6-ounce portion of lean ground beef that is shaped into a thick patty and seasoned simply with salt and pepper.

Together, the burger and sweet potato fries create an approachable steakhouse-inspired meal with plenty of variety in flavour and texture: juicy beef, crisp vegetables, creamy sauce, soft brioche, tangy pickles, and seasoned fries.

Ingredients

For the Burger

(4x) 6 oz ground beef lean
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices heirloom tomato
2 handfuls of baby arugula
1 thinly sliced disc red onion
3 dill sandwich pickles sliced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup ketchup
4 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 brioche bun, toasted

For the Fries

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and Old Bay seasoning to taste

Method

Make the Burger

Preheat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium high heat.
Shape the ground chuck into a ¾ inch to 1-inch-thick patty and season all over with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Place in the cast iron skillet and cook on the first side for 5 minutes. Flip over and cook on the second side for 5 minutes more, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 F (71 C).
Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Spread the sauce on both sides of the bun and serve the leftovers with the fries for dipping.
Add a handful of arugula and 2 dill sandwich pickles to the bottom bun and thinly sliced red onion and tomato to the top bun. Top the arugula with the burger patty followed by the top bun and serve.

Make the Fries

Preheat the oven to 425 F (218 C) or set an air fryer to Air Fry.
Peel the sweet potato and cut into ¼ thick batons. Place in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch to coat, then toss with oil to coat again.
Spread out the fries in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet or in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
When the fries are cooked and still hot, season on the baking sheet with a generous amount of salt and Old Bay seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

This steakhouse burger with sweet potato fries recipe is ideal for a casual dinner, weekend lunch, backyard-style meal, game-day spread, or relaxed gathering with friends and family. The burger already has a complete range of flavours between the seasoned beef, peppery arugula, juicy tomato, sharp red onion, tangy pickles, creamy sauce, and sweet brioche, so the Old Bay sweet potato fries make a natural side without requiring additional complicated dishes.

For a larger casual spread, this recipe can be accompanied by a simple green salad, crunchy vegetable platter, coleslaw, grilled vegetables, or corn. Because each burger already contains arugula, tomato, red onion, and pickles, additional sides can remain simple.

When entertaining, arrange the toppings separately and let guests assemble their own burgers after the patties are cooked. This makes it easy for each person to adjust the amount of arugula, tomato, onion, pickles, and sauce to their preference while keeping the core steakhouse burger intact.

Final Thoughts

This steakhouse burger with sweet potato fries recipe is a satisfying example of how classic burger ingredients can come together through simple preparation and thoughtful contrast. Nothing about the recipe needs to be overly complicated to create a bold, comforting plate.

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