This Burger Bowl Recipe brings the flavor with crispy sweet potato fries, tender ground beef, and the most incredible burger sauce ever.
Author’s Notes
Burger Night, But Make It a Bowl!
I promise this is not one of those sad, boring lettuce bowls. This Burger Bowl is loaded with crispy sweet potato fries, juicy seasoned beef, and a sauce so good you’ll be finding excuses to drizzle it on everything.
It’s faster than hitting the drive-thru, way more fun to load up with toppings, and my whole family devours it without a single complaint. Trust me—you’re gonna want to make this on repeat.
Burger Bowl Recipe Ingredients
The full recipe is below, but here are a few quick notes:
| Ingredient | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Fries | I love Alexia’s sweet potato fries, but any kind works, even plain |
| Yellow onion | Grate a little for the sauce, dice the rest to cook with the beef |
| Ground beef (80/20) | Juicier and more flavorful, don’t swap for lean |
| Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika | My go-to burger spice mix |
| Beef bouillon powder | Adds rich, beefy flavor and takes it up a notch |
| Worcestershire sauce | Brings that classic burger flavor at the end |
Variations
Want to skip the fries? Try roasted sweet potatoes instead!
Topping Ideas
Pick your favorites—if you love it on a burger, you’ll love it in this burger bowl recipe!
- Shredded lettuce: I like iceberg for crunch.
- Cheddar cheese: Add freshly grated cheddar to the warm beef to melt.
- Cherry tomatoes: Halved or quartered.
- Dill pickles: Diced or left whole—whatever you like.
- Red onion: Thinly sliced or diced.
- Sesame seeds: Sprinkle on top for a fun burger vibe.
- Burger sauce: The star of the show—don’t skip it! Use leftovers in smash burger tacos.
More ways to load it up: Try diced avocado or guac, crumbled bacon, sautéed or raw mushrooms, jalapeños, pepperoncini, or sautéed bell peppers. Get creative!
Storage
Burger Bowl Recipe Leftovers? Store the lettuce and toppings (except the sauce) in one container, the beef in another, and the sauce in a small separate container. Reheat the beef before assembling. Best enjoyed within 3–4 days.
Featured Comment
“This was so delicious. I loved the Big Mac sauce….it was a perfect copy! The taste of it all just went so well together! I will 100% make this many more times!”
– Lee
Storage
Store leftover Burger Bowl Recipe components separately: keep the beef, toppings, and sauce in different airtight containers. Refrigerate and reheat the beef before serving. Best enjoyed within 3–4 days.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) bag sweet potato fries or regular fries
- 1 large yellow onion divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef chuck 80/20
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Toppings as desired see note 1
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Onion: Grate the onion using the large holes of a grater to get 1 tablespoon for the sauce. Finely dice the rest (about 1 cup) for the beef.
- Fries: Prepare fries according to package directions in the oven or air fryer.
- Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayo, ketchup, relish, paprika, and the grated onion. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste). Stir until smooth and chill until ready to use.
- Beef: Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and the diced onion. Sauté for 4–5 minutes or until golden. Move the onion to the edges and add the beef to the center. Increase heat to high and sear for about 1 minute per side, then crumble and brown the beef. Season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, beef bouillon, salt (1/2 tsp), and pepper (1/4 tsp). Cook until beef is deeply browned and most of the fat has cooked off. Drain excess grease and remove from heat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble: Divide fries and beef evenly among 4 bowls. Add your favorite toppings and drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve right away.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious! The seasoning for the ground beef is so good. I will add this to our regular rotation.
So happy to hear this! Thanks Amanda!
This was so delicious. I loved the Big Mac sauce….it was a perfect copy! The taste of it all just went so well together! I will 100% make this many more times!
Yay! I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much for your comment Lea! 🙂
As your sister, We had so much fun making and eating this!!
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks Heather! 🙂