In-N-Out Animal Style Burgers and Fries
In-N-Out Animal Style Burgers and Fries
Ingredients
For the Animal Style Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup water, as needed
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 8 American cheese slices
- 4 burger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for toasting buns
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
- 8 dill pickle slices
For the Fries
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 cups ice
- 8 cups cold water
- 6 cups peanut oil, or other high smoke point oil, for frying
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Animal Style Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and black pepper. Stir well until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Caramelized Onions: Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the chopped yellow onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and very soft. If the onions start to stick, add a tablespoon or two of water to deglaze the pan. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Prepare the Fries: Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into 1/4-inch thick fries. Place the cut fries into a large bowl filled with ice and cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps achieve a crispier fry.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
While fries are soaking, prepare the burger patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Form each portion into a loose ball. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Fry the Fries: Drain the soaked fries and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. Heat peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain. Season immediately with salt.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Cook the Burgers: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Place the seasoned beef balls onto the hot surface and immediately smash them down with a sturdy spatula or burger press into thin patties, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms and the edges are browned. Flip the patties.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each flipped patty. Cover the skillet with a lid or a metal bowl to help the cheese melt quickly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the patties are cooked through. Remove patties from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Toast the Buns: In the same skillet, add the melted butter. Place the burger buns, cut-side down, in the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Assemble the Animal Style Fries: Arrange a serving of hot fries on a plate. Top with 1-2 slices of American cheese, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt it. Spoon a generous amount of caramelized onions over the cheese, then drizzle liberally with Animal Style Sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Assemble the Animal Style Burgers: Spread a generous amount of Animal Style Sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with 2 pickle slices, 1 lettuce leaf, and 1 tomato slice. Stack two cheeseburger patties on top of the tomato. Drizzle more Animal Style Sauce over the patties, then add a spoonful of caramelized onions. Place the top half of the toasted bun to complete the burger. Serve immediately with the Animal Style Fries.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
In-N-Out Animal Style Burgers and Fries
For the Animal Style Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup water, as needed
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 8 American cheese slices
- 4 burger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for toasting buns
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
- 8 dill pickle slices
For the Fries
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 cups ice
- 8 cups cold water
- 6 cups peanut oil, or other high smoke point oil, for frying
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Animal Style Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and black pepper. Stir well until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Caramelized Onions: Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the chopped yellow onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and very soft. If the onions start to stick, add a tablespoon or two of water to deglaze the pan. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Prepare the Fries: Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into 1/4-inch thick fries. Place the cut fries into a large bowl filled with ice and cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps achieve a crispier fry.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While fries are soaking, prepare the burger patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Form each portion into a loose ball. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Fry the Fries: Drain the soaked fries and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. Heat peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Fry the potatoes in batches for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain. Season immediately with salt.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Cook the Burgers: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Place the seasoned beef balls onto the hot surface and immediately smash them down with a sturdy spatula or burger press into thin patties, about 1/4-inch thick. Cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms and the edges are browned. Flip the patties.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Immediately place a slice of American cheese on top of each flipped patty. Cover the skillet with a lid or a metal bowl to help the cheese melt quickly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the patties are cooked through. Remove patties from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Toast the Buns: In the same skillet, add the melted butter. Place the burger buns, cut-side down, in the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Assemble the Animal Style Fries: Arrange a serving of hot fries on a plate. Top with 1-2 slices of American cheese, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt it. Spoon a generous amount of caramelized onions over the cheese, then drizzle liberally with Animal Style Sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Assemble the Animal Style Burgers: Spread a generous amount of Animal Style Sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with 2 pickle slices, 1 lettuce leaf, and 1 tomato slice. Stack two cheeseburger patties on top of the tomato. Drizzle more Animal Style Sauce over the patties, then add a spoonful of caramelized onions. Place the top half of the toasted bun to complete the burger. Serve immediately with the Animal Style Fries.
⏱️ 5 min