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A bowl filled with waffle fries, ground beef, sliced pickles, avocado, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and a drizzle of creamy sauce. Nearby are bowls of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and ground beef.
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Burger Bowls (Easy 30-Minute Dinner)

These burger bowls have seasoned ground beef, crispy fries, romaine, tomatoes, cheddar, and a creamy Greek yogurt burger sauce. All the flavors of a smash burger in a bowl.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bowls
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Cooking skillet
  • Air Fryer or use the oven if you don't have an air fryer

Ingredients

Beef

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 lb ground beef 85/20 or 90/20 recommended for best flavor
  • 1 ½ teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup bone broth or water

Toppings

  • 10 oz romaine lettuce chopped
  • 3 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup pickles diced (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • French fries of choice homemade or frozen, cooked according to package directions
  • Optional: swap for sweet potato fries

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons of water or pickle juice to thin the sauce out if needed optional

Instructions

Cook the fries

  • Prepare fries according to package instructions or your preferred method.

Cook the beef

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5 minutes.
  • Tip: for extra crispy texture, let the beef cook undisturbed on one side for 2-3 minutes, flip over, and then break it up.
  • Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  • Stir in steak seasoning, garlic powder, and bone broth (or water).
  • Let simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened and flavorful. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Top with cheese to get it melty or just top with cheese later when serving.

Make the sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust (add a pinch of salt or extra ketchup if you prefer it sweeter).

Assemble the bowls

  • Divide fries among bowls. Top with chopped lettuce, seasoned beef, tomatoes, and pickles. Drizzle generously with sauce.

Serve immediately

  • Enjoy while the fries are hot and crispy!

Notes

  • For extra crispy beef, let it cook completely undisturbed on one side before flipping. This creates a sear similar to a smash burger patty.
  • The Greek yogurt in the sauce lightens it without losing any of the creaminess. It also adds protein.
  • Bone broth in the beef instead of water adds extra richness and depth to the finished meat.
  • Assemble right before eating so the fries stay crispy under the toppings.