Instructions

• Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown the ground beef, leaving it undisturbed for a few minutes, then break it into very small pieces and cook until no longer pink. Drain a little excess oil if needed.
• Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and optional beef bouillon base.
• Add the ketchup and BBQ sauce. Add water a little at a time until the mixture is thick, glossy, and saucy. Simmer over low heat until the color deepens and the edges begin to caramelize.
• Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the potatoes with avocado oil and a tiny pinch of salt on a sheet pan. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden outside and tender inside.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven. Add the butter and toss until melted, then add the ranch seasoning and toss again to coat.
• Serve the sloppy joe mixture on softened hamburger buns with pickles or pickled jalapeños if desired, alongside the ranch potatoes.