Ingredients
Sweet Potato
- 2 pounds sweet potato (2 to 3 potatoes), cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Ground Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, chopped extra fine
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- Pinch kosher salt
Toppings
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 4 Roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
Instructions
- Season the sweet potato: Preheat your oven to 425°F (200°C). Place the cubed sweet potato in a mixing bowl and add the olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Roast the sweet potato: Arrange the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan, ensuring there’s space between them for even roasting. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring and flipping the potatoes halfway through to achieve a golden brown and tender texture.
- Brown the beef: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sprinkle in the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir well to create a creamy, tangy burger sauce.
- Assemble the burger bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with browned ground beef, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced dill pickles, and diced white onion. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the bowls before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
- You can prep the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize toppings such as adding avocado slices or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Make sure to deseed tomatoes to avoid excess moisture in the bowls.
- Roasting the sweet potatoes at a high temperature ensures a crispy exterior and soft interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
