Description
A fresh, bun-free twist on the classic cheeseburger, these burger bowls feature crispy potatoes, seasoned beef, crunchy veggies, tangy pickles, and a creamy homemade burger sauce—perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or mixed herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 medium potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 500 grams lean beef mince or ground beef
- 2–3 cups shredded lettuce
- ½ cup cheese, dairy-free or regular
- ½ cup pickle slices
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (for sauce)
Instructions
- Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the spice mix.
- Wash and cut the potatoes into chips. Pat dry and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the spice mix.
- Cook potatoes in the air fryer or oven at 400°F (200°C) until golden and crispy, shaking or flipping halfway.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Cook beef mince over high heat, breaking it up as it browns.
- Add remaining spice mix to the beef and cook until well seasoned and moisture has evaporated.
- Mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and paprika to make the burger sauce.
- Assemble bowls by dividing crispy potatoes into 4 bowls. Top with shredded lettuce, cooked beef, cheese, and pickles.
- Drizzle burger sauce generously over each bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist.
- Use plant-based mince and vegan cheese for a vegetarian or vegan version.
- Make the burger sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Store components separately for meal prep and reassemble when ready to eat.
- Add toppings like tomatoes, avocado, or sautéed mushrooms to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Air Fryer/Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
