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Hash Bite Burger Bowls

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Burger bowls made from tasty beef mince served with crispy hash brown bites, fresh veggies, cheese, burger sauce and sesame seeds.

A bowl filled with ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, tater tots, pickles, sesame seeds, and a creamy sauce, placed on a white surface with an orange napkin.

These Hash Bite Burger Bowls are the ultimate family meal. Part fakeaway, part deconstructed burger, completely delicious. The best part of any bowl meal is that everyone can add the toppings and portions they prefer. A bun is merely a vessel to carry the more flavoursome parts of a burger so why not skip it all together and enjoy these burger bowls instead? For another epic fakeaway, be sure to check out my Chicken Fried Rice or my Air Fryer Chicken Tandoori Flatbreads!

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Ingredient notes:

A selection of ingredients on a wooden surface, including lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, ground beef, onion, condiments, seasonings, and a bag of frozen hash bites.
  • Mince: The classic choice for this meal is beef mince. However feel free to use chicken, pork, lamb or even venison mince if you have it to hand.
  • Hash bites: If you can't find these delicious little hash bites, you could also use regular hash browns, fries or roasted potatoes.
  • Burger sauce: I find it deeply satisfying making my own burger sauce. But by all means, use a pre-made burger sauce if you have it to hand!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan bake. Spread the frozen hash bites on a lined oven tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and golden. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Rectangular baking dish filled with golden brown tater tots arranged in a single layer on a wooden surface.
Raw ground beef and diced onions are cooking in a frying pan. Steam is rising as the meat begins to brown and the onions appear translucent.

Sauté the onion until softened then add the beef mince to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned. Season well with salt and pepper.

Ground beef and chopped onions are being cooked in a skillet, with some pieces still slightly pink and others browned. Steam rises from the mixture.
Ground beef and diced onions cooking in a black skillet on a stovetop.

In a small bowl, mix together all of the burger sauce ingredients. Place in the fridge until needed. Assemble the bowls: Divide the hot hash bites between four serving bowls.

Chopped capers, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, grated cheese, sesame seeds in a jar, and a small bowl of sauce arranged on a wooden surface.
Four bowls filled with ground meat, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, tater tots, shredded cheese, and sauce, arranged on a wooden surface in front of a tiled wall.

Top each with cooked mince, grated cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, sliced gherkins, spoonfuls of burger sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy.

A bowl filled with ground beef, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, tater tots, pickles, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I air fry the hash bites instead of using the oven?

Absolutely - cook them in the air fryer at 200°C for about 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

You can prepare the burger sauce and cook the mince in advance, then store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat the mince and cook the hash bites fresh before assembling.

Is this recipe kid-friendly?

Yes, most kids love it. You can serve the toppings separately so they can build their own bowls, or keep the sauce on the side if they prefer.

A woman smiles while holding a bowl filled with ground meat, lettuce, tomato, sauce, and sesame seeds in a kitchen.

Storage:

Store the leftover components in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat the mince mixture and hash bites until cooked all the way through.

Top tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-made burger sauce.
  • Swap beef mince for chicken mince or hash bites for potatoes.

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A bowl with ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, tater tots, sesame seeds, pickles, and a creamy dressing, placed on a white surface with an orange napkin.

Hash Bite Burger Bowls

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Burger bowls made from tasty beef mince served with crispy hash brown bites, fresh veggies, cheese, burger sauce and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 500g hash bites
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 500g lean beef mince

Toppings

  • 100g grated cheese
  • ¼ iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
  • 2 tomato, diced
  • 3 gherkins, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Burger Sauce

  • ¼ cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 3 Tbsp ketchup
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 small gherkins, finely grated

Instructions

  1. Hash bites: Preheat the oven to 200°C fan bake. Spread the frozen hash bites on a lined oven tray. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until crispy and golden.
  2. Mince: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened then add the beef mince to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned. Season well with salt and pepper.
  3. Burger sauce: In a small bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Place in the fridge until needed.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the hot hash bites between four serving bowls. Top each with cooked mince, grated cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, sliced gherkins, spoonfuls of burger sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy. 

Notes

  • To save time, you can use pre-made burger sauce.
  • Swap beef mince for chicken mince or hash bites for potatoes.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 664Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 1214mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 55g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

© Vanya Insull
Cuisine: New Zealand / Category: Dinners
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Comments

  1. Carina says

    This is the inspiration for dinner tonight, yum!

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    • VJ cooks says

      Awesome!I hope you enjoyed it.

      Reply

    • Renee says

      This was absolutely delicious! Used left over mince chow mein from the night before but definitely will be a staple. Kids loved it too

      Reply

      • VJ cooks says

        Oh wow, great use of leftovers!

        Reply

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