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Easy Smash Burger Bowl Recipe (High Protein)

Deconstructed Smashed Cheeseburger Meal

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Ground beef (80/20) Divided into four equal portions
  • 16 oz Russet potatoes Cubed
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For roasting
  • 1 tsp Salt Divided use
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Divided use
  • 4 pieces Cheddar cheese Slices
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce Chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 cup Red onion Diced
  • 0.5 cup Dill pickles Sliced
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Base for dressing
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup For dressing
  • 1 tbsp Yellow mustard For dressing
  • 1 tbsp Sweet pickle relish For dressing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, half the salt, and half the pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes until crispy.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and sweet pickle relish to create the dressing. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Divide the ground beef into four equal 4-ounce portions and roll them into loose balls. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place the beef balls in the hot skillet. Using a heavy spatula, press down firmly to flatten them into thin patties. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until a dark crust forms. Flip the patties, top each with a slice of cheddar cheese, and cook for 1 more minute until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble by dividing the chopped romaine lettuce and roasted potatoes among four dishes. Top with the cheesy patties, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill pickles. Drizzle with the prepared dressing before serving.