Savory Smash Burger Bowl
A delicious and guilt-free dish combining stovetop-smash beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for casual dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Main Protein
- 1 lb Ground Beef Or ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
Starch
- 4 medium Red Potatoes Or riced cauliflower for low-carb.
Aromatics & Vegetables
- 1 medium Onion Diced and caramelized.
- 2 cups Lettuce Any mix of leafy greens.
- 1 cup Pickles Or cucumbers.
Liquids/Dairy
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese Colby Jack or pepper jack.
- 1/2 cup Mayo Or Greek yogurt.
- 1/4 cup Ketchup Low-sugar.
- 1 tbsp Mustard Dijon for a twist.
Seasoning/Spice Blend
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by boiling your diced red potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- While the potatoes boil, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
Cooking
- Increase the skillet heat to high and add the ground beef. Shape into patties and smash them down with a spatula for a crispy texture.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until a crust forms, then sprinkle Cajun seasoning before flipping.
- Cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the beef and add the boiled potatoes into the same pan. Smash them down until flattened and season lightly with salt.
- Fry the smashed potatoes for a couple of minutes until crispy.
- Place the cooked burger patties back on top of the crispy smashed potatoes and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serving
- In serving bowls, layer lettuce, followed by the loaded potato and burger mix. Drizzle with mayo, ketchup, mustard, and top with pickles.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can freeze portions for up to 2 months.