Burger Bowls
You don’t have to wait for burger night to enjoy these delicious burger bowls! They are packed with all the same flavors as a traditional burger but are served in a bowl, making them easy to customize. If you’re looking to incorporate more veggies into your diet, these burger bowls are a perfect choice.
Skip the drive-thru and try these delicious recipes instead! Ground beef and broccoli or orange chicken make for healthier and tastier alternatives to any takeout!
Before You Get Started
A few quick notes that help this recipe turn out perfectly every time:
Use lean ground beef. Leaner meat keeps the meat from becoming greasy and helps the flavors shine. You can drain the extra fat if needed.
Brown the meat well. Let it get a little color before stirring in the pan. This adds richer, deeper flavor. And leave the meat in bigger chunks to prevent it from drying out.
Taste and adjust. Taste your meat and fry sauce to see if it needs more salt or tang (vinegar).
How To Make Burger Bowls
This is one of those recipes that really isn’t a recipe but more of a template you can adjust to your liking! Choose your favorite greens or lettuce and fill up your bowl. Top with seasoned ground beef or even a hamburger patty. Add your favorite burger toppings, “fries”, and drizzle on that delicious fry sauce!
Substitutions
GROUND BEEF: Replace the ground beef with ground turkey or a hamburger patty.
***FLAVOR TIP: This bowl also tastes amazing with bacon, making it a bacon cheeseburger bowl!
SPICES: Use your favorite burger seasoning, use ranch seasoning on the fries, or make it spicy by adding cayenne pepper to the fries and ground beef. Or top with your favorite hot sauce.
FRY SAUCE: If you don’t like the fry sauce, try drizzling with ranch dressing instead.
CHEESE: Try shredded swiss, pepper jack, or crumbled bleu cheese for something different.
“FRIES”: For this recipe, the fries are roasted potatoes, but feel free to use any packaged frozen fries. You can also roast sweet potatoes or use a mix of white and sweet potatoes.
Storage
Burger bowls are an excellent option for meal prep. To prepare, cook the beef and potatoes, chop the vegetables, and make the fry sauce. Store everything in separate containers. When you’re ready to eat, simply combine the beef, potatoes, and salad ingredients, and add the fry sauce.
This method keeps everything crisp and flavorful without becoming soggy. You can also reheat the beef and potatoes before adding them to the salad. Store everything in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The fry sauce can last for up to 2 weeks.
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Burger Bowls
Ingredients
POTATOES:
- 2½ pounds (1.13kg) potatoes, peeled or unpeeled cut into ½" cubes
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
FRY SAUCE:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
BOWLS:
- 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 cups (226g) chopped lettuce
- Toppings: shredded cheddar, tomatoes, diced onion, pickles
Instructions
POTATOES:
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Place the potatoes in a large baking dish so that they are evenly spread out (use two baking dishes, if required, to ensure the potatoes are not overlapping). Sprinkle the potatoes with seasonings and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat. Bake for 40 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning once halfway through.2½ pounds (1.13kg) potatoes, peeled or unpeeled cut into ½" cubes, 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 4 tablespoons avocado oil
FRY SAUCE:
- Add all of the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon horseradish
BURGER:
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and onion. Season with seasonings. Break up the beef and cook until it is no longer pink.1 pound (500g) lean ground beef, ½ small onion, diced, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Assemble the bowls by placing about 2 cups of leafy greens in each bowl, then top with beef mixture and any topping you desire. Drizzle with fry sauce.
Notes
- NUTRITION FACTS: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.
- Nutrition facts do not contain toppings or fry sauce.
- For this recipe, the fries are roasted potatoes, but feel free to use any packaged frozen fries. You can also roast sweet potatoes or use a mix of white and sweet potatoes.
