Bacon Smashburger with Roasted Sweet Potato

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel & cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
• Step 2
  Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray. Season with salt, pepper, half of the smoked paprika & a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well & bake for 25-30 min at 400°F.
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, add the ground beef & the remaining smoked paprika to a bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Mix well, then use your hands to form each portion of ground beef into a ball. Set aside.
• Step 4
  Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon & grill for 2-3 min per side, until crispy. Once crispy, remove the bacon from the pan & drain it on a piece of paper towel.
• Step 5
  In the same frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the burger buns, cut-side down. Toast for 1-2 min, until golden.
• Step 6
  Add the balls of ground beef to the same pan & smash with a spatula until flat & thin. Grill for 2-3 min per side, until fully cooked. Place the bacon on top. Set aside & keep warm.
• Step 7
  Once the sweet potatoes are tender & golden brown, remove from the oven.
• Step 8
  Spread half of the burger sauce on the burger buns. Add the bacon-topped burgers & the lettuce. Close the smashburgers. Serve with the roasted sweet potatoes on the side, with the remaining burger sauce for dipping. Serve & enjoy immediately!