Description
Smash Burger Bowls are a delicious and hearty meal combining crispy air-fried potatoes or fries topped with flavorful seasoned ground beef or turkey, fresh veggies, shredded cheddar, and a tangy homemade sauce. This easy-to-make dish delivers all the classic smash burger flavors in a convenient bowl format, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner for four.
Ingredients
Potatoes & Fries
- 1 (20-oz) package frozen French fries OR 16 oz baby potatoes, halved
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Meat Mixture
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Smash Sauce
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning mix
- A few tablespoons of dill pickle juice from the jar (up to ¼ cup, to thin sauce)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Fries or Potatoes: Add frozen French fries to the air fryer basket or spread baby potatoes halved in an even layer on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Air fry fries according to package directions or air fry potatoes at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through. Alternatively, roast potatoes in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Sauté Onions: While potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil. Once hot, add diced yellow onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Cook Meat Mixture: Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet with onions. Sprinkle in onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and black pepper. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and crumbled.
- Make Smash Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and Cajun seasoning. Thin sauce with a few tablespoons of dill pickle juice to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide fries or roasted potatoes among 4 serving bowls. Top each with the cooked meat mixture and shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended).
- Add Fresh Toppings & Sauce: Layer each bowl with shredded iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced dill pickles, and diced red onion. Drizzle generously with the homemade smash sauce.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy your Smash Burger Bowls immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can choose between frozen fries or fresh baby potatoes depending on your preference and convenience.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of dill pickle juice in the sauce to get your preferred tangy drizzle consistency.
- The recipe works well with either ground beef or ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Adding shredded cheddar cheese is optional but highly recommended for authentic smash burger flavor.
- To make it gluten free, verify that Worcestershire sauce and other condiments used are gluten free.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, baking the potatoes in the oven works perfectly fine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
