Sweet Potato Burger Bowls with Special Sauce
Sweet Potato Burger Bowls combine seasoned beef with roasted sweet potatoes.Layer them over lettuce with tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese.Finish with a creamy homemade burger special sauce.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Bowl
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Special Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and cut them into evenly sized cubes. Peeling is optional.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Toss until every piece is evenly coated, then spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for approximately 30 minutes, turning halfway through if desired, until the centers are fork-tender and the edges are lightly browned.
- While the potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Add onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the seasonings are evenly distributed through the beef.
- Prepare the special sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, sweet relish, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Allow the cooked beef and roasted sweet potatoes to cool for a few minutes so they don't immediately wilt the lettuce.
- Divide the shredded lettuce among serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with seasoned ground beef, roasted sweet potatoes, tomatoes, red onion, and shredded cheddar.
- Drizzle the special sauce over the Sweet Potato Burger Bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
You can cut the sweet potatoes into wedges or fry shapes instead of cubes, although cubes are particularly convenient for eating from a bowl.
Pickles make an excellent addition and reinforce the classic cheeseburger flavor. Avocado, sliced jalapeños, cucumber, or shredded cabbage are other tasty options.
For a lighter special sauce, replace part of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
Cheddar provides classic cheeseburger bowl flavor, but Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or another good melting cheese can be substituted.