Description

All the flavors of a classic smash burger deconstructed into an easy, no-mess bowl featuring crispy potatoes, juicy beef, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and a tangy burger sauce. Perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.

Ingredients

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1 lb Ground Beef (or ground turkey or plant-based crumbles)
4 medium Red Potatoes (or riced cauliflower for low-carb)
1 medium Onion (diced, caramelized)
1 cup Shredded Cheese (Colby Jack or pepper jack)
1/2 cup Mayo (or Greek yogurt)
1/4 cup Ketchup (low-sugar)
1 tbsp Mustard (Dijon for a twist)
1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 cup Pickles (or cucumbers)
2 cups Lettuce (any mix of leafy greens)

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Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Dice potatoes and onion.
Cook Base: Cook potatoes until crispy. Caramelize onion in a separate pan.
Cook Protein: Cook ground beef (or alternative) in a hot skillet, optionally ‘smashing’ for texture.
Make Sauce: Whisk together mayo (or yogurt), ketchup, mustard, and Cajun seasoning.
Assemble Bowl: Layer crispy potatoes, cooked protein, caramelized onions, shredded cheese, pickles, and lettuce. Drizzle generously with burger sauce.

Notes

For meal prep, store cooked components separately. Reheat base before adding fresh toppings.
Low-carb version: Substitute potatoes with riced cauliflower.
The sauce can be made with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Feel free to customize with different cheeses or global seasoning blends.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30 g