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Cheeseburger Sweet Potato Bowls

A delightful mash-up of roasted sweet potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 4-5 medium-sized sweet potatoes Peel and chop into evenly sized pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling and tossing with sweet potatoes.
  • Salt, pepper, and seasoned salt To taste (Lawry’s seasoned salt works great).
Burger Portion
  • 2 ½ pounds ground beef Use lean beef for a healthier option.
  • ½ small onion, minced For seasoning the beef.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Lawry’s recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
Sauce
  • 1 cup mayo (light or regular)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Toppings
  • 1 heart romaine, chopped
  • ¾ cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes For topping.
  • Dill pickles, sliced For topping.
  • Crispy fried onions For topping, found in the condiment aisle.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces.
  3. Line two large baking sheets with foil and spray them with cooking spray.
  4. Spread sweet potato pieces on the sheets, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
  5. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway and switching pan positions.
  6. When done, remove from the oven and toss with salt, pepper, and seasoned salt.
Cooking the Burger
  1. In a skillet, cook minced onion and ground beef over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in salt, pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, ketchup, and mustard; mix well and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Preparation of Toppings and Sauce
  1. Chop lettuce, purple cabbage, red onion, and grape tomatoes.
  2. Combine mayo, BBQ sauce, mustard, dill pickle juice, and seasoned salt in a measuring cup; stir until creamy.
Assembly
  1. Arrange roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned beef, chopped vegetables, and creamy sauce in bowls.
  2. Sprinkle crispy fried onions on top before serving.

Notes

To save time, prep the sweet potatoes the night before. Experiment with different toppings like jalapeños or swap the beef for turkey or lentils. For a spicy kick, consider adding hot sauce or sriracha to the sauce mixture.