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Macro close-up of a Smash Burger Bowl Recipe featuring juicy seared ground beef, a tangy pickle, and a crispy potato wedge on a fork.

Smash Burger Bowl Recipe: The Ultimate Loaded Burger Bowl

This Smash Burger Bowl Recipe features juicy seared beef with crispy edges, blistered cheddar cheese, and golden potato wedges, topped with a signature creamy orange burger sauce for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb 80/20 Ground Beef 450g
  • 2 large Russet Potatoes 600g, cut into wedges
  • 4 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese 115g
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Diced Onions White or yellow
  • 1/2 cup Pickle Slices Dill or bread and butter
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 120ml
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard 30ml
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika For visible spice specks

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for the high-heat sear.
  • 1 Heavy Spatula For smashing the beef patties thin.
  • 1 Baking Sheet For roasting the potato wedges.

Method
 

Prepare the Components
  1. Toss potato wedges in oil and salt. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, and paprika in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Smash and Sear
  1. Place beef balls on a hot skillet. Smash thin with a spatula. Season and sear for 2 minutes until a deep crust forms.
  2. Flip patties and top with cheddar. Cover to create blistered and bubbling browned cheese.
Assembly
  1. Layer lettuce, potato wedges, and the smashed beef. Top with onions, pickles, sesame seeds, and a heavy drizzle of sauce.

Notes

Keep beef cold until the moment it hits the pan for the best crust.
Use a high-smoke point oil for the crispest potato wedges.