March 13, 2025

Recipe of the Week – Burger Bowl with Special Sauce and a Side of Sweet Potato Wedges

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Total: 30 mins

No need to wait for ‘burger night’ or firing up the grill to indulge in all the flavors of a classic burger. With a Burger Bowl and Special Sauce, you can satisfy that craving in under 30 minutes. The best part? You can customize it with whatever ingredients you have or prefer.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Flavorful and Healthy – Packed with fresh veggies, lean protein, and a delicious homemade special sauce.
  • Versatile Ingredients – You can adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences or what you have available.
  • Kid-Friendly – A fun and easy meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of leafy greens (your choice)
  • 1 lb of lean ground beef
  • Any burger toppings you may want like cheese, onions, pickles, tomatoes, or bacon
  • 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp of chili powder
  • 2 washed and dried sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp of avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper for finishing touches
  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1/2tsp of onion powder
      • 2 tbsp of no-sugar ketchup
      • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
      • 1 tsp of white vinegar
      • 2 tbsp of diced dill pickles

      Directions

      Making the Sweet Potato Wedges

      • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
      • Slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick pieces and spread them out evenly on the baking sheet.
      • In a bowl combine garlic powder, chili powder, and avocado oil.
      • Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss until they’re coated evenly.
      • Bake sweet potatoes for 25-35 minutes (depending on their thickness).
      • Flip the sweet potatoes halfway through baking time or when the bottom of the potatoes are crispy and brown.

      Cooking the Meat

      • Add the ground beef into a medium pan, over medium heat.
      • Season with desired amount of salt and pepper.
      • Break up the ground beef and cook until the pink is gone.

      Making the Special Sauce:

      • In a medium-sized bowl combine the mayonnaise, no-sugar ketchup, diced pickles, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, onion powder, and desired amount of salt and pepper.
      • Stir until all ingredients are mixed together.

      Putting Together the Burger Bowl

              • Put 2 cups of your leafy greens into each bowl.
              • Top with ground beef and your desired burger toppings.
              • Put sweet potato wedges on the side.
              • Drizzle the special sauce over the bowl.
              • Serve and enjoy this delicious meal.

              Nutritional Information

              • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
              • Calories: 433
              • Fat: 25g
              • Sat Fat: 5g
              • Sodium: 754mg
              • Carbohydrate: 20g
              • Fiber: 3g
              • Sugar: 7g
              • Protein: 25g
              • Cholesterol: 80mg

                SOURCE: Burger Bowl with Special Sauce – The Real Food Dietitians