Ground Beef Burger Bowls with Healthy Homemade Sauce

Burger bowl topped with red onion, roasted sweet potato, tomato and burger sauce.

If you’re working to build healthy eating habits but don’t want to give up burgers and fries, you’re going to love these easy ground beef burger bowls. They level up your burger game in the most delicious way, and honestly, my family and I are obsessed.

Think of this as a burger salad: everything you love about a burger (minus the bun), loaded with extra veggies, plenty of protein (over 30 grams!), and a healthy homemade sauce that brings it all together. It’s a quick, simple ground beef dinner recipe that you can feel good about eating

Key Ingredients You’ll Need

Before you get started, here’s a quick peek at the key ingredients that make this bowl so good.

Raw ground beef on a plate near romaine, sweet potatoes, a tomato, red onion, Greek yogurt and seasonings.

A few important ingredient notes:
Ground beef: Anytime you cook with ground beef, remember: the higher the fat content, the lower the protein per serving. Because protein is a priority in my diet (helps with satiety!), I like to use leaner options (93/7 is my go-to). It packs a bigger protein punch while keeping calories lower than fattier blends, which helps this burger bowl stay light, fresh, and satisfying.
Roasted sweet potatoes: The secret to the very best roasted sweet potatoes (or crispy baby potatoes) is to salt them after they are done cooking. I used to salt my potatoes before roasting them (most people do!). But after a little trial and error, I quickly learned that this led to softer, soggier potatoes. This is because salt draws moisture from the potatoes, which you don’t want when using a dry, high-heat cooking method (like roasting). So if you like a crispy roasted potato, trust me on this.
Burger Sauce: Don’t skip the sauce! This is the secret ingredient that pulls all of the ingredients together and creates that classic burger flavor. The key to keeping the sauce light is using Greek yogurt in place of mayo. It’s such a simple swap that I lean on all the time. Not only is it creamy and delicious, but it’s packed with protein and much lighter than mayo or sour cream.

How to Make Ground Beef Burger Bowls with Healthy Burger Sauce

Cubed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, toss with olive oil, and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.