Maple Sweet Potato Smash Burger Bowl

A high-protein smash burger bowl with crispy maple roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, cottage cheese, pickles, and a drizzle of A Spice Affair Smash Burger Sauce. This quick bowl-style recipe tastes like a burger night, but eats like a balanced meal.

Recipe Overview

Maple Sweet Potato Smash Burger Bowl at a glance

• Servings: 1

• Prep time: 5 to 10 minutes

• Cook time: 20 to 25 minutes

• Total time: 25 to 35 minutes

• Keywords: smash burger bowl, sweet potato burger bowl, high protein burger bowl, maple sweet potato bowl

Ingredients

Smash Burger Beef

• 2/3 to 3/4 Cup Ground Beef

• A Spice Affair Burger Seasoning, to taste

• 1/2 tsp mustard

• 1 tsp ketchup

Maple Sweet Potatoes

• 1 small to medium sweet potato, cubed

• 1 to 2 tsp oil

• maple salt and black pepper, to taste

Bowl Add-Ins

• 1/2 avocado, chopped

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese

• dill pickle slices

• Everything Bagel Seasoning (optional)

Sauce

• A Spice Affair Smash Burger Sauce

Instructions

1. Roast the maple sweet potatoes

1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

2. Toss sweet potato cubes with oil a spice affair maple salt, pepper.

3. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized with crispy edges.

2. Cook the smash burger beef

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add ground beef and break it up into small pieces.

3. Stir in mustard and ketchup while cooking.

4. Season with A Spice Affair Burger Seasoning.

5. Cook until browned, slightly crispy, and glossy.

Optional pro tip for extra browning

Let the beef sit untouched for 30 to 45 seconds at the end to build a deeper crust.

3. Assemble the smash burger bowl

1. Add roasted sweet potatoes to a bowl.

2. Top with smash burger beef.

3. Add chopped avocado and cottage cheese.

4. Sprinkle cottage cheese with Everything Bagel Seasoning (optional).

5. Add dill pickle slices.

6. Drizzle A Spice Affair Smash Burger Sauce over the beef or sweet potatoes.

Serving Ideas

Make this smash burger bowl your way

• Add shredded lettuce or chopped tomato for extra freshness.

• Swap ground beef for ground turkey if you want a lighter bowl.

• Add a handful of shredded cheddar if you want extra “burger” vibes.

Recipe Credit

Recipe by: Elite Spice Ambassador Melanie Lamontagne