Burger Bowls with Special Sauce
These burger bowls with special sauce are packed with seasoned beef, fresh toppings, crispy sweet potato fries, and a creamy burger-inspired sauce.
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 577kcal
Equipment
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Burger Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
Special Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes about 2 large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Make Sweet Potato Fries (optional): Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
- Slice sweet potatoes into long quarter inch thick sticks (roughly). Place cut potatoes into a large bowl. Sprinkle sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder and arrowroot starch (or cornstarch) over potatoes. Toss and massage into potatoes until evenly coated. Drizzle olive oil on top and toss to coat.
- Evenly lay sweet potatoes on prepared baking sheet, in a single layer. The key here is to not overcrowd them so each can crisp up.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 18 minutes. Flip each fry after the 18 minutes, and then bake for an additional 10-12 minutes. Potatoes will be crisped and browned around the edges when done. Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan.
- While potatoes are cooking, prepare the special sauce and beef.
- Make the Special Sauce: Add tomato paste, mayonnaise, dijon, pickle juice, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika to a small bowl. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- Prep the Vegetables: Slice cherry tomatoes into halves and chop romaine lettuce into bite sized pieces. Thinly slice red onion into small slivers and then into half circles. Place each in separate bowls for assembly and set aside.
- Cook the Meat: Place ground beef in a medium-sized saucepan. Warm over medium high heat, breaking the meat up as it cooks. Once the meat is no longer pink, add sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Continue cooking until seasonings are evenly distributed. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Burger Bowls: Prepare each bowl by adding about 1.5 cups of chopped romaine, 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes, 1/4 cup red onion, 3/4 cups of ground beef, a handful of sweet potato fries, and some pickles on top. Drizzle generously with the Special Sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for Success
- Don’t overcrowd the fries or they won’t crisp properly.
- Store the sauce separately until ready to serve.
- Use freshly cooked fries for the best texture.
- Prep the vegetables ahead of time for faster assembly.
- For best results, store the ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat the beef in a skillet or microwave. Reheat the sweet potato fries in the oven or air fryer to help maintain their texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 2207mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 22578IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 4mg
