Grilled Burger Bowl with Sweet Potato Fries and House Sauce

• Sweet potatoes: You can peel the sweet potatoes or leave the skin on. This comes down to personal preference.
• Olive oil: Avocado oil is a good substitute.
• Seasoning salt: We love to use Lawry’s seasoning salt. You can also use a combination of paprika, salt, and garlic powder.
• Ground chuck: Ground chuck is a specific type of ground beef that is made from the chuck cut of beef. There’s no stronger protein source than beef! One 3 oz cooked serving of beef provides half your Daily Value of protein (25 grams), for under 200 calories.
• Seasonings: Seasoning salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cracked black pepper.
• Toppings: We love adding avocado, dill pickles, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and romaine or butter lettuce.

Did you know? Beef supports a healthy lifestyle, especially during the active summer months! Research shows that enjoying protein-rich foods can help maintain healthy levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.

Pro tip: Choose a burger that is at least 20% fat for a tender, juicy burger. Lean ground beef is prone to drying out. We like to use ground chuck, but any type of ground beef will work.

House Sauce

• Mayonnaise: Provides a creamy, neutral base for this sauce.
• Ketchup: Any ketchup is fine, but we used Primal Kitchen.
• Worcestershire sauce: Is a natural pairing for meats that adds an interesting depth of flavor and enhances the basic beefy taste. Coconut aminos can be used as a substitute.
• Sriracha: You can substitute with BBQ sauce.
• Smoked paprika: Adds a delicious smoky flavor. Chili powder can be used as a substitute.
• Shallot: Quick a quick rundown of how to cut shallots.
• Garlic: Mince fresh garlic or substitute with garlic powder if needed.

Make the sweet potato fries: Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasoning salt on a large baking sheet pan. Bake for about 25 minutes and 425°F, until the potatoes are fork-tender and crispy, stirring halfway through.

Grill the hamburgers: Form the ground beef into 4 (6-ounce) burger patties about 4 ½ inches in diameter and ¾ to 1 inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each burger patty to form a small indent.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400-425°F). While it’s preheating, mix the seasonings together in a small bowl. Then sprinkle both sides of the burger patties generously.

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Place the burgers on the hot grill with the lid closed for 4-5 minutes per side. (Or until the internal temperature of the cooked ground beef reaches 160°F.) Transfer the burgers to a clean plate or cutting board to rest while you assemble the burger bowls.

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Make the sauce: Mix the homemade burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and season with salt as needed. Drizzle on top of the loaded burger bowls before serving in a serving bowl.

Assemble the bowls: Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 bowls then top each with sliced avocado, sliced dill pickles, red onion, and sliced tomatoes. Top with the burger patty.

Recipe Variations

• Make a lettuce wrap burger with romaine lettuce. Or make it a true burger salad by serving it over a bed of lettuce like a spring mix.
• Put it over a bed of rice or ancient grains.
• Have it with french fries instead of sweet potato fries.
• Make it a cheeseburger bowl by adding a cheese of your choice like cheddar cheese or blue cheese.

Freezing and Storing Tips

Store the toppings, meat, and sauce in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you need to store burgers for a longer period, you can freeze them in airtight containers. Cooked burgers can typically be frozen for up to 3 months.