Smash Burger Bowl: Comfort Food with Crispy Potatoes and Savory Beef
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
The Smash Burger Bowl is a high-protein, customizable meal similar to a burger without the bun. Toppings on the Smash Burger Bowl include roasted red potatoes, ground beef, cheese, and a special sauce. This meal is suitable for weeknight dining. Many diners enjoy the Smash Burger Bowl and other family groups and patrons with specific dietary needs may also like it.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
- •1 lb red potatoes (diced)
- •1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese (1-2 cups)
- •1 cup chopped lettuce or mixed greens
- •1 small onion (diced)
- •1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- •salt (to taste)
- •black pepper (to taste)
- •½ cup mayonnaise
- •¼ cup ketchup
- •1 tablespoon yellow or Dijon mustard
- •½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- •pickles (optional)
- •extra lettuce (optional)
- •fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- 2
Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Air fry potatoes for 16–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-low with a little olive oil.
- 5
Add diced onions and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.
- 6
Remove onions and set aside.
- 7
In the same skillet, increase heat to medium-high.
- 8
Add ground beef, break it up, and press it into the pan to create crispy edges.
- 9
Cook beef for 5–7 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 10
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and Cajun seasoning until smooth.
- 11
Add crispy potatoes to bowls, top with beef, caramelized onions, and shredded cheese.
- 12
Drizzle with special sauce and finish with lettuce and optional toppings.
Nutrition (per serving)
520
Calories
33g
Protein
34g
Fat
28g
Carbs
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