Smash Burger Bowl with Potatoes and Pickles
A burger inspired dinner bowl with crusty browned beef, melted cheese, pickles, crisp lettuce, potatoes, and a tangy burger sauce.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Sturdy spatula
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80 percent lean
- 4 medium red potatoes cut into bite size pieces
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack or pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow or Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup dill pickles chopped
- 2 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cooking
- Boil the potatoes. Simmer the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 12 to 15 minutes until fork tender, then drain well.
- Caramelize the onion. Cook the onion in the olive oil for about 12 minutes until soft and golden, then set aside.
- Smash the beef. In a hot large skillet, press the beef flat with a sturdy spatula, add the Cajun seasoning, and cook 3 minutes without moving until a dark crust forms.
- Chop and finish. Flip, cook 2 more minutes, chop into pieces, and cook until no pink remains at 160 degrees F. Drain most of the fat.
- Mix the sauce. In a bowl, stir the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard until smooth.
- Build the bowls. Layer lettuce, potatoes, beef, and onions, then top with cheese, pickles, and sauce.
Notes
Substitutions: Use riced cauliflower for the potatoes, ground turkey for the beef, or Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
Tips: Use a hot dry pan for the beef crust, and keep the cold toppings separate until serving.
Storage: Refrigerate the beef, potatoes, and onions for 3 to 4 days and reheat to 165 degrees F.