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Burger bowls with crispy potato wedges, seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, and homemade burger sauce

Burger Bowls

Crispy seasoned potato wedges topped with savory ground beef, fresh lettuce, cheese, pickle slices, and a tangy homemade burger sauce. All the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in one easy weeknight bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika for spice mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder for spice mix
  • 1 tsp onion powder for spice mix
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs for spice mix
  • 1 tsp salt for spice mix
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper for spice mix
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into wedges or thick chips, up to 3 potatoes, russet preferred
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided: 1 tbsp for potatoes, 1 tbsp for beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your preferred variety, dairy-free works too
  • pickle slices to taste
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise for burger sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup for burger sauce
  • 1 tsp dijon or yellow mustard for burger sauce
  • 1 tsp pickle juice for burger sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder for burger sauce
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika for burger sauce

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet or air fryer
  • Large skillet
  • Small mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, stir together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 400°F. Pat potato wedges completely dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and half the spice mix. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet without crowding. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Air fryer: 20 minutes, flipping once halfway.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned with no pink remaining. Stir in remaining spice mix and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes until excess moisture evaporates.
  4. Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Divide crispy potatoes among serving bowls. Layer with shredded lettuce, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, and pickle slices. Drizzle generously with burger sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat potatoes completely dry before roasting for the crispiest results. Do not crowd the baking sheet or they will steam instead of crisp. Burger sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the fridge. Swap ground beef for ground turkey with the same spice mix and cook time. Store all components separately for best results.