Sweet Potato Burger Bowl
A delicious and healthy meal combining lean protein, nutritious vegetables, and vibrant sweet potatoes, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Burger Mix
- 1 lb lean ground beef You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Can be substituted with soy sauce or a mix of soy sauce and vinegar.
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder Feel free to experiment with spices like chili powder.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 small sweet potatoes Cut into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
For Assembly
- 1 bag shredded lettuce (8 oz)
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 pint diced tomatoes (10 oz)
- 1/2 cup pickles (diced)
- special sauce Serve with extra toppings like cheese or avocado.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Add them to a large bowl.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with avocado oil and spices.
- Pour the sweet potatoes onto a lined baking sheet.
Cooking
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 30-40 minutes, mixing halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet with oil.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add the seasonings to the ground beef and mix well.
Assembly
- Once the meat and sweet potatoes are done cooking, assemble the bowls.
- Make layers of lettuce, sweet potatoes, meat, red onion, tomatoes, pickles, and top with special sauce.
Notes
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave the bowl until warm.