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Healthy burger bowls with fresh ingredients and flavorful toppings

Burger Bowls

Burger Bowls combine the comforting flavors of a juicy burger with the freshness of a salad, all in one convenient dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, they feature crispy potatoes, savory beef, and a tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spiced Potatoes
  • 2-3 medium potatoes Cut into chips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For tossing with the potatoes
  • 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
For the Beef
  • 500 grams lean beef mince
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the beef
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice From the jar of pickles
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For Assembly
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cheese Dairy-free or regular
  • 1 cup pickle slices

Method
 

Preparation of Potatoes
  1. Mix together the spice blend ingredients (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper) in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Wash and cut the potatoes into chips, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the chips in a large mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle in half of the spice mix. Toss well to ensure each chip is coated.
Cooking of Potatoes
  1. Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray and cook in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 30-40 minutes, or in the air fryer for about 20 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
Preparation of Beef
  1. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over high heat.
  2. Add the beef mince, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
  3. Once browned, sprinkle in the remaining spice mix and continue cooking until the meat is darkened and any excess moisture has evaporated.
Make the Burger Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine the burger sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika). Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assembly
  1. Once the potatoes are ready, divide them among your bowls.
  2. Fill each bowl with shredded lettuce, top with cooked beef mince, cheese, and pickles, and drizzle with the burger sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the spice blend for a spicy kick. For extra crispy potatoes, give them an additional five minutes in the air fryer or oven. Store components separately in airtight containers for freshness.