Sweet Potato Burger Bowl Recipe
This Sweet Potato Burger Bowl is a delicious and wholesome meal combining seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a tangy homemade special sauce. Perfect for a nutritious dinner that’s packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Meat:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Bowls:
- 1 bag shredded lettuce (8 oz)
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint diced tomatoes (10 oz)
- ½ cup pickles, diced
- Special sauce (see below)
Special Sauce:
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Dash of salt and pepper
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then place them in a large bowl. Toss the sweet potatoes with avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes evenly on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure they cook evenly and develop a nice roasted texture.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Season Beef: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef. Mix everything well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed. Remove from heat once well combined.
- Make Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, and a dash of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Assemble Burger Bowls: In serving bowls, layer shredded lettuce, roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, thinly sliced red onion, diced tomatoes, and diced pickles. Drizzle generously with the prepared special sauce before serving. Enjoy this flavorful, balanced meal!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or cooked lentils.
- Adjust the seasoning of the special sauce to your taste, adding more vinegar for tanginess or more mayo for creaminess.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted a day ahead and stored in the fridge for faster assembly.
- Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to keep the dish gluten-free if needed.
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Burger Bowl, Ground Beef, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Special Sauce, Healthy Dinner