Cheeseburger Loaded Fries with Tomatoes, Caramelised Onion and Burger Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide fries (no need to peel).
   Pop the fries onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
   When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 30-35 mins. Turn halfway through.
2. Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
   Grate the cheese. Cut the tomato into 1cm chunks. 
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins.
   Add the sugar (see pantry for amount) and cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.
   Transfer to a small bowl and cover to keep warm.
4. Wipe out the frying pan and return to medium-high heat (no oil).
   Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
   Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
   Add the garlic to the pan, then fry for 1 min. 
5. Add the beef stock paste , water for the sauce and ketchup (see pantry for both amounts) to the pan, then stir until combined. 
   Cook until the beef is glazed and the sauce has thickened, 2-4 mins.
6. When everything's ready, share the fries between your plates. 
   Top with the glazed beef, tomatoes and caramelised onions - fries loaded!
   Drizzle over the burger sauce and finish with a sprinkle of cheese.
   Enjoy!