Loaded Potato Big Mac Bowl
Servings: 4
Calories: 1225kcal
Crispy potatoes, juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a creamy homemade burger sauce – this is a fakeaway dinner the whole family will love. It’s quick to prep, easy to customise, and perfect for those busy nights when you want something fun, filling and fuss-free. Add it to your meal plan for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that saves you money (and a trip to the drive-thru).
Ingredients
POTATOES
- 700 g potatoes, diced into 2 cm (¾ inch) cubes (I aim for roughly 2 medium potatoes per person)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
BEEF
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced – 1 tbsp reserved for optional garnish
- 500 g lean minced (ground) beef (see note 1 for turkey, chicken and plant-based mince)
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
BURGER SAUCE
- 250 g whole-egg mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely chopped gherkins (dill pickles)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp water, or more if needed
TO SERVE
- 250 g grated melting cheese (I used a blend of mozzarella, red cheddar and colby)
- 1 cos (romaine) lettuce, finely shredded
- ½ cup sliced gherkins (dill pickles)
Instructions
- To oven-bake the potatoes – Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced) for at least 20 minutes.
- To a large baking tray lined with baking (parchment) paper, add the potatoes, oil, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the potatoes out evenly so they are not overlapping. Use two oven trays, if needed.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning once halfway through (and swapping the trays once halfway through if using two trays).
- To air fry the potatoes – Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding). Air fry for 20–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges.
- Cook the beef mixture – Heat the olive oil in a large, deep, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Add the beef and cook for 4–5 minutes or until it’s starting to brown, breaking up the beef as you go.
- Add the remaining beef ingredients and cook for a further minute. Set aside.
- Make the burger sauce – Combine the burger sauce ingredients, except the water, in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble and serve – Divide the potatoes among four bowls. Top each bowl with the beef mixture, followed by a sprinkling of cheese (see note 2 for extra melty cheese). Top with the lettuce, pickles, reserved onion and a generous drizzle of the burger sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1 – Minced (ground) turkey, chicken or even plant-based mince all work beautifully. Just keep the seasoning the same so you still get that Big Mac flavour we’re all here for.
Note 2 – Place the bowls back in the 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced) oven for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Be careful removing the bowls from the oven (use oven mitts) as they will be hot!
Make Ahead
The beef and burger sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Potatoes can be diced ahead of time and stored in a bowl of cold water in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Drain and dry thoroughly before cooking. Cheese can be grated and lettuce shredded in advance. Store separately in airtight containers in the fridge.Leftovers
Store leftover beef, potatoes, sauce, cheese and toppings separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cooked beef can be frozen for up to 2 months (remaining components not suitable for freezing). Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Potatoes – Reheat in the oven at 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced), or air fryer at 200°C (400°F), for 10–15 minutes until crisp. Beef – Reheat in a frying pan over medium heat or in the microwave until hot. Burger sauce – Serve cold. Do not heat. Fresh toppings – Best stored chilled and added fresh.Nutrition Facts
Loaded Potato Big Mac Bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
1225
% Daily Value*
Fat
100
g
154
%
Saturated Fat
27
g
169
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
31
g
Monounsaturated Fat
36
g
Cholesterol
164
mg
55
%
Sodium
2201
mg
96
%
Potassium
1279
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
1913
IU
38
%
Vitamin C
38
mg
46
%
Calcium
386
mg
39
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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