Introduction
Burger Bowls take all the best parts of a cheeseburger—beef, cheese, pickles, onions, sauce—and deliver them in a bowl instead of a bun. This format is perfect for summer meals, group dinners, and when you want burger flavour without the mess. It’s easy, customisable and satisfying.
Prep Time: ~10 minutes
Cook Time: ~40 minutes
Total Time: ~50 minutes
Ingredients
For the base (potatoes):
- 1.2 kg (about 2 lb 10 oz) potatoes, cut into roughly ¾-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
For the beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 500 g (≈1 lb 2 oz) lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
For the burger sauce:
- 1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped gherkins (dill pickles)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1–2 tablespoons water to thin
To serve:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, cut into strips
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 200 g (≈7 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sliced gherkins (dill pickles)
Step-by-Step Instructions
➜ Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
➜ Place the potato cubes in a large baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to coat and spread in one layer. Bake about 40 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning halfway through.
➜ While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté diced onion about 1–2 minutes until slightly softened. Add ground beef, season with salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper, cook 4–5 minutes until browned and mixture is well combined; set aside.
➜ In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chopped gherkins, Dijon mustard, ketchup, sweet paprika, onion powder and garlic powder, adding 1–2 tablespoons water until desired consistency is reached.
➜ To assemble: divide romaine lettuce among bowls, top with baked potatoes, beef mixture, shredded cheddar, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion and pickles. Drizzle with burger sauce and serve immediately.
Pro Tips (FAQ-style)
Can I swap the beef for turkey or chicken?
Yes—ground turkey or chicken cook similarly and make the dish lighter for variation.
How can I make this ahead?
You can prepare the baked potatoes and beef mixture ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat before assembling.
Can I customise the toppings?
Absolutely—the recipe is highly adaptable: add bacon, avocado slices, jalapeños, mushrooms or your favourite burger toppings.
Nutrition Summary
A loaded bowl version of a burger with seasoned beef, potatoes, cheese, veggies and sauce.
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar
1 bowl | ~650 kcal | ~32 g | ~55 g | ~34 g | ~4 g | ~7 g
Nutrition facts are estimated.
