High-Protein Big Mac-Inspired Loaded Fries Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 russet potatoes, peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1/2 cup beef bone broth
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons pickle brine
• 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 cup sliced pickles

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the potatoes into batons and submerge them in cold water. Soak for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 425 F.

3. 3

   Drain the fries and dry them completely.

4. 4

   Toss the fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt, then arrange on a parchment-lined sheet tray.

5. 5

   Bake the fries for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Sprinkle them with ¼ teaspoon salt while hot.

6. 6

   In the meantime, make the beef and Big Mac sauce. To make the beef, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet.

7. 7

   Add and crumble the beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Season with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Add the bone broth and simmer to reduce, about 5 minutes further.

9. 9

   To make the Big Mac sauce, add the yogurt, cottage cheese, ketchup, Dijon, pickle brine, nutritional yeast, paprika, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper to a compact blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

10. 10

    Assemble the fries on a large plate or platter.

11. 11

    Top them with the crumbled beef.

12. 12

    Drizzle the beef with Big Mac sauce and top with pickles to serve.