Loaded Burger Bowls

A Tasty Burger Night Alternative

If you want the flavors of a classic cheeseburger without grilling or the buns, these loaded burger bowls are a great option. They use basic ingredients, come together in a few straightforward steps, and deliver all the familiar tastes — seasoned beef, fresh toppings, a creamy burger sauce and crisp potatoes. It’s a practical, build-your-own dinner that feels fun but stays manageable on a busy weeknight with kids.

With roasted potatoes, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings that come together as everything cooks, this burger bowl offers a clean, organized way to enjoy classic burger flavors in a lighter, more flexible format.

Ingredients:

Beef:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely diced

• 1lb ground beef

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

  
  

Burger Sauce:

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1–2 tbsp water (or pickle juice) to thin

Toppings:

• Chopped romaine

• Shredded cheddar

• Cut tomatoes

• Thinly sliced red onion

• Extra pickles

Potatoes:

• 1.2 kg potatoes, cubed into 2 cm pieces

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp sea salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Roast the Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 475°F.

• Toss potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan.

• Roast 40 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp

2. Cook the Beef

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

• Sauté onion 1–2 minutes, then add beef and cook until browned.

• Stir in salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.

• Cook 1 additional minute, then set aside.

3. Make the Burger Sauce

• Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

• Add water gradually until smooth and drizzle-ready.

4. Assemble the Bowls

• Start with a base of chopped greens (like living lettuce and romaine).

• Add roasted potatoes, seasoned beef, shredded cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and pickles.

• Drizzle generously with burger sauce and serve. I recommend tossing the meat in the dressing even!

  
  

I hope you enjoy this easy take on burger night, and if you try it, I’d love to hear how it turns out!