In-N-Out Animal Style Bowl
A loaded dinner bowl inspired by the flavors of an In-N-Out Animal Style burger, featuring roasted potatoes, seasoned ground meat, sautéed onions, melted cheese, and a special sauce.
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Nutrition Facts
EstimatedPer serving
Calories
650 cal
Protein
28 g
Carbs
48 g
Fat
38 g
Fiber
4 g
Zest Score
An incredibly easy fast-food copycat that nails the timeline, but forces you to guess almost every ingredient measurement and sauce ratio.
Ingredients
- potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- ground meat
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- yellow mustard (Heinz Yellow)
- sweet pickle relish
- shredded cheese
- banana peppers (sliced)
- seasonings (for potatoes and meat)
- cooking oil (for roasting potatoes and sautéing)
Instructions
- 1
Peel and dice the potatoes. Toss with seasonings and roast on a baking sheet until cooked and crispy.
25 min - 2
Dice the yellow onion. Sauté in a pan over medium heat until soft and translucent.
5 min - 3
Add ground meat to the same pan with seasonings and cook until browned.
8 min - 4
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and sweet pickle relish to make the special sauce.
2 min - 5
Assemble the bowl: place the roasted potatoes as the base, top with shredded cheese, cooked ground meat, a drizzle of special sauce, sautéed onions, and sliced banana peppers.
Community Notes
From 99 comments
Tips
- Add shredded lettuce on top to complete the burger bowl experience.
- Add lettuce, tomato, and jalapeños as toppings for extra flavor and texture.
- Add an over-easy egg on top to enhance the dish.
- Add tomatoes and pickles to make it taste more like a cheeseburger.
- Add mustard to the meat while cooking for a 'mustard-fried' effect.
- For crispier potatoes, consider cooking them a bit longer.
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Dietary Adaptations
The recipe may be lacking in vegetables; consider adding more veggies for a balanced meal.
The overall sentiment is very positive with strong engagement. Many commenters express excitement to make the recipe, praise the food styling and seasoning, and suggest toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, and egg. A few constructive comments note the lack of vegetables or desire for crispier potatoes, and some offer substitutions (sweet potato, ground turkey, taco-style variations). There are no corrections from the creator or definitive errors identified.