Sweet Potato Burger Bowl

Sweet Potato Burger Bowl: All the Burger Flavor, None of the Bun Stress

Mama, this is one of those meals that happens when you want comfort food… but you also want to feel good afterward. You know the kind — hearty, flavorful, satisfying — without feeling weighed down.

This Sweet Potato Burger Bowl was born on a night when I wanted “burger vibes” without pulling out buns, firing up the grill, or dealing with a pile of extra dishes. And honestly? It’s become one of those repeat meals I lean on when life feels full and dinner still needs to happen.

What I love about this bowl is how flexible it is. It’s warm, savory, a little crunchy, and totally customizable. You get seasoned sweet potatoes, flavorful ground turkey, fresh toppings, and that optional drizzle of sauce that ties everything together. It’s simple food that feels intentional — which is kind of the Crazy Busy Mama sweet spot.

Whether you’re feeding your family, meal prepping for the week, or just trying to make dinner feel a little easier, this Sweet Potato Burger Bowl checks all the boxes.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Burger Bowl

Using pre-cut sweet potatoes is one of my favorite shortcuts here. It saves time, reduces prep, and makes this recipe doable even on the busiest nights. You can absolutely dice your own, but don’t feel bad about using what makes life easier.

How to make Sweet Potato Burger Bowl: ingredients you need!

This recipe uses simple ingredients that come together fast — no complicated steps, no hard-to-find items.

For the Sweet Potatoes

1 bag pre-cut diced sweet potatoes (or fresh, diced)

Garlic & herb seasoning (divided)

Cooking spray or olive oil (optional)

For the Turkey

1 package ground turkey

Remaining garlic & herb seasoning

For the Bowl Toppings

Purple (red) onion, diced

Red tomato, diced

Lettuce, chopped

Pickles, sliced

Optional: Secret Sauce

Your favorite burger-style sauce
(or mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, and a splash of pickle juice)

Sweet Potato Burger Bowl Video Tutorial

For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!

How to Make Sweet Potato Burger Bowl

This bowl comes together in layers — roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned turkey, and fresh toppings. Once everything is cooked, it’s just assemble-and-enjoy.

How to make Sweet Potato Burger Bowl : a step by step guide

Cook the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Spread the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
Season generously with garlic & herb seasoning.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly crisped.

Cook the Turkey

While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground turkey and sprinkle with the remaining garlic & herb seasoning.
Cook until fully browned and cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.

Prep the Toppings

While everything cooks, dice the onion and tomato, chop the lettuce, and slice the pickles.

Assemble the Bowls

Start with a base of roasted sweet potatoes.
Top with seasoned ground turkey.
Add lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
Drizzle with your favorite burger-style sauce if using.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Sweet Potato Burger Bowl: SIDE IDEA

This Sweet Potato Burger Bowl pairs so well with my Fried Pickle Recipe (KETO Friendly!). The crispy, tangy fried pickles balance out the savory turkey and sweet roasted potatoes perfectly and really lean into those classic burger-and-pickle vibes — just in a more fun, elevated way.

If you’re serving this bowl for dinner guests or a family night at home, adding fried pickles on the side makes the meal feel extra special without adding a ton of extra work. It’s that little “wow” factor everyone loves.

Crazy Busy Mama Tip

Make a double batch of the sweet potatoes and turkey and store them separately in the fridge. You can reheat and rebuild these bowls all week — or even turn leftovers into wraps or salads for lunch.

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