Description
A cozy and filling bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, juicy ground beef, crunchy toppings, and a creamy burger sauce, perfect for a comforting meal without the fuss of traditional burgers.
Ingredients
Units
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For the Bowl
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes (Choose smooth-skinned and firm sweet potatoes.)
- 1 pound Ground beef (Use 85% lean for more flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For drizzling.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (Optional but recommended.)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Optional but good.)
- 4 cups Romaine or shredded lettuce (For base layer.)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes or diced tomato (As desired topping.)
- 1 cup Pickles or pickle relish (For toppings.)
- 1 medium Red onion (Optional topping.)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese or shredded cheese of choice (As desired topping.)
Burger Sauce
- 1/3 cup Mayo (Use creamy variety.)
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup (For sweetness.)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard (For tang.)
- 1-2 teaspoons Pickle juice (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 pinch Garlic powder (Optional for flavor.)
- 1 pinch Paprika (Optional for flavor.)
- 1 pinch Black pepper (To taste.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut sweet potatoes into small cubes, about 1/2 inch.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cooking
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 22 to 28 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender with browned edges.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Break it up, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink, then drain excess grease if necessary.
Making the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Refrigerate sauce while cooking the beef.
Assembly
- In a bowl, start with lettuce, add sweet potatoes, beef, and desired toppings like pickles, tomatoes, onion, and cheese.
- Drizzle sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Store components separately for meal prep. Sweet potatoes and beef can be kept in airtight containers for 3 to 4 days. Sauce lasts about a week. Reheat sweet potatoes in the oven or air fryer for crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
