Description
A customizable and hearty burger bowl that features seasoned beef or plant-based patties, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh greens, and a tangy special sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef (85/15 or 80/20)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 4 oz Cheese slices or shredded cheddar
- 3 cups Cooked grain or base (roasted sweet potatoes, brown rice, quinoa)
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1/2 cup Pickles (chopped)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Red onion or quick-pickled onions
- 1/2 cup Special sauce (mayo, ketchup, Dijon, pickle juice, smoked paprika)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (or neutral oil for cooking)
- Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, crispy bacon, fried egg, or jalapeños
- Fresh herbs (small handful)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika. Roast for 20–25 minutes.
- Make quick pickles: Slice red onion and soak in water and vinegar with sugar for 10–15 minutes.
- Combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Shape into patties.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, adding cheese in the last minute.
- Build your bowls: Start with the base, layer greens, add patty, and top with cherry tomatoes, pickles, pickled onions, special sauce, and optional toppings.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Great for meal prep; components can be stored separately and assembled when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: burger bowls, easy dinner, customizable recipe, weeknight meals, healthy burgers