Healthy Burger Bowls with Sweet Potatoes
If you’re craving a burger and fries but want something a little more balanced, these healthy burger bowls with sweet potatoes are going to be your new favorite meal. You still get all the classic flavors like savory beef, tangy sauce, and fresh toppings, just served in a nutrient-packed bowl. This recipe comes together in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or a quick meal prep option.
Each serving packs around 39 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, so it’s a meal that will actually keep you full. The lean ground beef is a great source of high-quality protein and provides over 100% of your daily value for vitamin B12, along with important minerals like iron and zinc that support energy levels and overall health. The sweet potatoes add fiber, complex carbs, and a boost of vitamin A, which is important for immune function and eye health.
One thing to note is that this recipe can be a bit higher in sodium due to ingredients like pickles, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and mustard. If you’re watching your sodium intake, you can easily make a few swaps like using low-sodium or no-salt-added versions of the sauces, or skipping the extra salt added to the beef and sweet potatoes.
These bowls are very customizable. If you don’t have sweet potatoes, you can swap them for regular potatoes. And if you don’t like beef, you can swap it for bison or even ground chicken or turkey. You can get creative with the toppings using the veggies you have on hand, and feel free to swap out the banana peppers for pickled onions.
These bowls also work really well for meal prep. You can store everything separately and then assemble as needed to have easy, balanced meals ready to go throughout the week. I hope you enjoy these healthy burger bowls. Leave a comment below if you try it!
Healthy Burger Bowls with Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the Burger Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef (I used 93% lean)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
For the Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
To Assemble the Bowls
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup banana peppers or pickled onions (optional, for topping)
Instructions
For the Sweet Potatoes
- If using an air fryer, skip this step. If using an oven, preheat to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika and mix until seasoning is evenly distributed. Add to air fryer basket or baking sheet and spread out evenly. Air fry at 400F for 12-15 minutes or bake at 400F for 15-18 minutes until insides are soft and outsides are slightly browned.
For the Beef
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat a large pan over medium heat and add beef. Break up into small chunks. Add seasonings and barbecue sauce and cook for 7-10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
For the Burger Sauce
- Meanwhile, make the sauce by mixing together diced pickles, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and dill.
Assembling the Bowls
- Once the sweet potatoes and beef are cooked, assemble the bowls. Add lettuce, tomatoes, beef, and sweet potatoes to the bowl and top with burger sauce, shredded cheese, and banana peppers or pickled onions if desired.
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