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Delicious Burger Bowl featuring a perfectly cooked burger topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh lettuce, served in a bowl with crispy fries on the side. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a wooden board with the text 'Burger Bowl' in the background. A subtle footer reads 'dinedecisions.com', adding to the inviting and appetizing scene

Easy Homemade Burger Bowl Recipe - Quick Dinner Ideas

Burger bowls are a delicious, healthy twist on traditional burgers, perfect for those who want to skip the bun. This recipe features seasoned ground beef (or a plant-based alternative), fresh vegetables, and crispy sweet potato fries, all topped with a creamy, tangy special sauce. It’s customizable to fit various dietary needs, such as keto, low-carb, or gluten-free. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this burger bowl is packed with flavor and offers a satisfying, nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • - **Pan or skillet** (for cooking ground beef)
  • - **Baking sheet** (for baking sweet potato fries)
  • - **Air fryer** (optional, for sweet potato fries)
  • - **Knife and cutting board** (for chopping veggies)
  • - **Mixing bowls** (for preparing sauce and assembling ingredients)
  • - **Spatula** (for cooking beef)
  • - **Measuring spoons** (for accurate seasoning and sauce ingredients)

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Burger Bowl:**
  • - 1 lb ground beef or plant-based protein alternative
  • - 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • - 1/2 cup pickles chopped
  • - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or plant-based cheese
  • - 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • - 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into fries
  • - Optional toppings: avocado slices crispy bacon bits, or a fried egg
  • **For the Special Sauce:**
  • - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • - 2 tablespoons no-sugar-added ketchup
  • - 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • - Pinch of salt and pepper
  • - Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for spice

Instructions
 

  • **Make the Burger Bowl:**
  • - Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a bit of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
  • **Prepare the Sweet Potato Fries:**
  • - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the sweet potato fries in olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Alternatively, air fry at 425°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
  • **Assemble the Burger Bowl:**
  • - Layer the bottom of a bowl with chopped romaine lettuce. Place the cooked ground beef in the center, and surround with cherry tomatoes, pickles, onions, and shredded cheese. Add the sweet potato fries around the edge.
  • **Make the Special Sauce:**
  • - In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, mustard, vinegar, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional). Mix well.
  • **Finish the Bowl:**
  • - Drizzle the special sauce over the burger bowl or serve it on the side. Add any optional toppings like avocado, crispy bacon, or a fried egg.
  • **Serve:**
  • - Enjoy your delicious, bun-less burger bowl, perfect for a quick, healthy dinner.