Get ready to enjoy my favorite burger order - a burger and side of sweet potato fries - but with a twist! Reinvent burger night at your house with these delicious Sweet Potato Burger Bowls.
Sweet Potato Burger Bowls
I absolutely love a bowl for dinner. They are so easy, usually topped with a delicious sauce, and so easy to meal prep or use for leftovers. This Sweet Potato Burger Bowl is no different. Complete with a homemade, delicious sauce, this dish has all the flavors of a burger.
This deconstructed burger bowl is full of filling protein and perfect for meal prep. Your whole family is going to devour this meal, and it is so easy to make. Feel free to add in your favorite burger toppings to really make it your own!
There are many side options for these healthy burger bowls. Think of whatever your favorite sides are for a classic burger.
Sweet potato burger bowls ingredients
See below for a full list of ingredients. Don't forget to try the creamy special sauce, and feel free to add in any of your favorite burger toppings!
Meat
- lean ground beef
- worcestershire sauce
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
Sweet Potatoes
- sweet potatoes
- avocado oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
Toppings
- shredded romaine lettuce
- red onion
- diced tomatoes
- pickles
- special sauce
Special Sauce
The special sauce I throw together is so yummy, easy, and is made with pantry staples. Here is what I use: ⅓ cup mayo, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon onion powder, a dash of salt and pepper. Let me know what you think in the comments!
How to make sweet potato burger bowls
Follow these instructions to make a dish the whole family will devour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes. Add to a large bowl.
- Toss sweet potatoes with avocado oil and spices.
- Pour onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, mixing half way.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
- Add meat. Cook until brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add seasonings and mix.
- Once the meat and sweet potatoes are done cooking, assemble the bowls.
- Make layers of lettuce, sweet potatoes, meat, red onion, tomatoes, pickles, and top with special sauce.
- Enjoy!
Sweet potato burger bowls substitution ideas
- Ground beef: To make this dish vegan, you could do a base of black beans as an ode to a black bean burger. Or use ground turkey to replicate a turkey burger. You could even use ground chicken.
- Sweet potatoes: If sweet potatoes aren't your thing, try this recipe with normal potatoes.
- Diced tomatoes: Use cherry tomatoes instead!
- Special sauce: Use the recipe above to make the special sauce I love to use in this recipe. You could also pick up a mayo based or cream based sauce at the grocery store pre-made like this one!
- Add your favorite burger toppings: Add cheddar cheese, a fried egg, avocado, some bacon, or diced white onions.
How long does a sweet potato burger bowls last in the fridge?
This recipe will last in a sealed container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Beware: there will likely be many clean plates after serving this dish and you may not have many leftovers to spare!
How to meal prep this recipe
This recipe is a great way to enjoy the taste and flavor of a classic burger all week long. To meal prep, simply gather all ingredients and follow the instructions to cook the bowls above.
Separate the recipe into four equal servings and place into individual airtight containers. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat when you're ready for a burger bowl.
What goes well with a sweet potato burger bowl
Usually I'll pick a delicious, crisp side salad or some sauteed veggies. I also love some fresh fruit on the side of any dinner to round out the meal.
Other delicious bowl ideas
Try these other high-protein bowl recipes at Jordo's World:
Sweet Potato Burger Bowl
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- measuring spoons
- skillet
Ingredients
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
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes. Add to a large bowl.
- Toss sweet potatoes with avocado oil and spices.
- Pour onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, mixing half way.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet with oil.
- Add meat. Cook until brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add seasonings and mix.
- Once the meat and sweet potatoes are done cooking, assemble the bowls.
- Make layers of lettuce, sweet potatoes, meat, red onion, tomatoes, pickles, and top with special sauce.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition does not include special sauce
- The special sauce I make: ⅓ cup mayo, 2 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper
Marisa says
I loved this recipe. I love sweet potatoes and this burger bowl recipe was amazing. The special sauce is definitely a must have. I meal prepped these for lunches. I kept the topping separate until after heating. So good!
Jordan Smith says
YAY, so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe! The sauce is my favorite, and I love making this for meal prep too.
Christina L Carlton says
How long do they freeze for? Do you need to thaw/eat or thaw/cook? For how long & temp?
Sounds good.
Jordan Smith says
I typically keep food in the freezer for no more than 3 months to maximize freshness. I typically thaw and then bake or microwave to enjoy!
Danica Deschenes says
I make this every week but I use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for the sauce and extra lean turkey or chicken, and shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) instead of lettuce. Perfect and so macro friendly
Jordan Smith says
That sounds so perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your accommodations too, it sounds delicious!
Jennifer Womble says
I meal prep for my picky husband he loves it, sauce is a must! This will definitely be in repeat .
Margot says
My husbands go to request for dinner!
Sarah says
burger bowls for the win so gooood!
Ashley W. says
I like this recipe. I almost substituted with regular potatoes, but have it a try with the sweet potatoes and really enjoyed it
Jordan Smith says
It's great with russet potatoes too!
Shannon says
We’re currently doing low glycemic index and used butternut squash in place of the sweet potatoes - it’s delish!
Emily says
Omg YUM!!!!! This was so good. So fresh I love the raw veggies. Gonna make this alllll the time!!!! Thank you!
Jordan Smith says
So awesome to hear you love this recipe! You can totally make swaps depending on what sounds good and you have available, too.
Julie says
The whole family was super impressed how good this was because it seems so simple but its packed with great flavor! My whole family loved it! I made regular potato's too in case my boys turned their noses up to sweet potato's. They actually loved the flavor better with the sweet potato's!! We added bacon, fried egg, and shredded cheese. The special sauce is a also a must!
Jordan Smith says
Thank you for sharing your modifications for this recipe! It sounds awesome.
Jen D. says
This recipe was so delicious that we made it twice within two weeks! The only small changes I made were using ground turkey in place of ground beef, and Greek yogurt in place of the mayo for the special sauce. This is definitely a keeper!
Jordan Smith says
So happy to hear you loved this recipe! I'm glad you could modify to make it work better for you too!
Elizabeth says
We make this a 1-2x a month and it’s a family fav! easily replaced our craving for burger nights. perfect with any of your favorite additional burger toppings!