Description
These Smash Burger Bowls are everything you love about a burger (including the fries!) in a deconstructed bowl form. Easy and quick to make, these are a satisfying and delicious alternative to your standard burger in a bun. Everyone loves these!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20-oz) package frozen French fries OR 16 oz baby potatoes, halved (see below for details)
For the Meat:
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Smash Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning mix
- A few tablespoons of dill pickle juice from the jar
For the Bowls:
- 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Start by Making the Potato Base:
To Make These Bowls with Frozen Fries:
- Add the fries to the basket of your airfryer (or in an even layer on a baking sheet), season with salt and pepper, and bake/airfry according to the package directions.
To Make These Bowls with Baby Potatoes:
- Halve the potatoes and spread them in an even layer in your airfryer (or on a baking sheet). Season with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the airfryer and cook for 15 minutes at 400°F, shaking the pan halfway through. If making in the oven, roast them at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp.
For the Meat:
- While the potatoes are cooking, make the meat mixture by heating a large skillet over medium heat and adding the oil. Once hot, add the diced yellow onion and cook for a couple minutes.
- Add in the beef or turkey, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, and the seasonings.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and crumbled.
For the Smash Sauce:
- Whisk together the yogurt, mayo, ketchup, mustard, and cajun seasoning.
- Thin the mixture with a tablespoon or two of dill pickle juice from the jar. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. We like the sauce both tangy and easy to drizzle, so I sometimes add up to ¼ cup of pickle juice. Adjust the sauce to your preferences.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Add potatoes or fries to each serving bowl and then top with the cooked meat. Add shredded cheese to each bowl (optional but recommended).
- Top each bowl with desired toppings. We love iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, pickles and a healthy drizzle of the smash sauce. Enjoy while warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: burgers