Description
A comforting and fuss-free meal that combines savory beef, crisp lettuce, melty cheese, tangy pickles, and creamy sauce in a bowl format, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or mixed herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 medium potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 500 grams lean beef mince
- Lettuce (shredded)
- Cheese (dairy-free or regular)
- Pickle slices
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard (dijon or yellow)
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Combine the dry aromatics in a small bowl. Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended. Set aside.
- Rinse and dry the potatoes, then cut them into chip-like shapes. Pat dry with a tea towel.
- Toss the cut potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half of the spice mix until well coated.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking tray and roast at 200°C (390°F) for 30–40 minutes, turning halfway through.
- While the potatoes roast, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the beef mince and break it up with a spatula. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add the remaining spice mix to the beef and continue cooking until the meat darkens.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for the sauce.
- Assemble the bowls: divide hot potato chips among bowls, top with lettuce, cooked beef, cheese, and pickle slices. Drizzle sauce over and serve immediately.
Notes
Optional variations include using shredded chicken, making it vegetarian with chickpeas or tofu, or adding spice with cayenne or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: burger bowls, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy recipe, family friendly