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Cheeseburger Sweet Potato Bowls

A delicious and fulfilling dish that combines classic cheeseburger flavors with wholesome sweet potatoes and fresh toppings, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 725
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 4-5 medium-sized sweet potatoes Look for heavy sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
  • 2 Tb olive oil For tossing the sweet potatoes.
  • to taste salt, pepper, and seasoned salt Use Lawry's seasoned salt for extra flavor.
Burger Portion
  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken if desired.
  • 1/2 small onion, minced Adds flavor to the burger mix.
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt Lawry's recommended.
  • 2 Tb ketchup
  • 1 Tb mustard
Sauce
  • 1 C mayo Can use light or regular mayo.
  • 1/2 C BBQ sauce
  • 1 Tb mustard
  • 1 Tb dill pickle juice
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
Toppings
  • 1 heart romaine, chopped
  • 3/4 C purple cabbage, cut into thin strips
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped into small pieces
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
  • Dill pickles
  • Crispy fried onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into even, small pieces.
  3. Line two large baking sheets with foil and generously spray them with cooking spray.
  4. Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each pan, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Spread them out in a single layer.
  6. Bake the sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes or until slightly charred on one side. Stir halfway through and switch baking sheets.
Cooking the Burger
  1. While the potatoes roast, heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula.
  3. Cook the beef mixture until it’s no longer pink, then add salt, pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, ketchup, and mustard.
  4. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the beef to brown.
Preparing Toppings and Sauce
  1. Chop your lettuce, purple cabbage, red onion, and grape tomatoes to prepare the fresh toppings.
  2. In a glass measuring cup, combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Assembly
  1. Set out all the components: roasted sweet potatoes, burger mix, fresh toppings, and sauce.
  2. Allow everyone to assemble their own bowls. Drizzle with sauce and add crispy onions.

Notes

Choose the right sweet potatoes; look for medium-sized ones that feel heavy for their size. Customize toppings to suit your taste and make ahead for busy weeknights.