Deconstructed Healthy Hamburger Bowls
These Deconstructed Healthy Hamburger Bowls trade the bun for a bowl, in a fun and veggie-packed way to enjoy burgers! They are filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, crispy roasted potatoes, a variety of nourishing toppings and of course...a drizzle of special sauce. Enjoy these as an easy healthy summer dinner or meal prep lunch option!
Equipment
- paper towels
- baking sheet
- large pan
- spatula
- cheese grater
Ingredients
For the Deconstructed Hamburgers:
- ½ tbsp avocado oil (only if using beef that's above 90% lean)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey, chicken, etc.
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp oregano
- kosher salt & black pepper to taste
- cayenne optional, to taste
For the Roasted Baby Potatoes:
- 12 oz baby potatoes quartered
- ½ tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- kosher salt & black pepper to taste
For the Bowls:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved or quartered
- 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese (omit for dairy free/whole30)
- 1 medium avocado sliced
- ½ cup Primal Kitchen Special Sauce - see note for homemade*
- pickled red onions (or thinly sliced raw red onion)
Instructions
- If you have extra time, add your quartered baby potatoes to a large bowl with cold water. Let them soak for 30 minutes - this will make them super crispy, and is so worth the wait! Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425F. After the potatoes are done soaking, drain off the water and pat them dry VERY well with paper towels.12 oz baby potatoes
- Add baby potatoes to a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper if you prefer easier clean up). Drizzle with avocado oil and season with kosher salt & black pepper to taste. Toss to coat. Then, spread the potatoes out so that there is no overlap. Transfer baking sheet to the oven for 25-30 minutes, depending on size, until potatoes are golden and crispy.½ tbsp avocado oil, kosher salt & black pepper
- While the potatoes are roasting in the oven, bring a large pan to medium heat. Once hot, add the avocado oil (only if using ground beef that's more than 90% lean). Then, add the ground beef. Use your spatula to break apart the ground beef into small pieces. Add all of the seasonings, including salt & pepper, and stir to combine. Continue to let the beef cook until browned and done through. If using a higher fat percentage of meat, drain off any excess grease. Remove from the heat.½ tbsp avocado oil, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp oregano, kosher salt & black pepper, cayenne
- Assemble your burger bowls, starting with a bed of romaine, the cooked ground beef, roasted baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar, pickled red onions and sliced avocado. Top it off with a hefty drizzle of special sauce. Enjoy!2 heads romaine lettuce, 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese, 1 medium avocado, ½ cup Primal Kitchen Special Sauce
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Notes
*NOTE: Here is a recipe for homemade special sauce -- it may make more than you need for this recipe, but can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- 1/2 cup full-fat plain greek yogurt OR mayonnaise (I like doing a comb of both)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (can sub white wine vinegar)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles OR relish
- 1/4 tsp each of smoked paprika, garlic powder & onion powder
- Kosher salt to taste
- Water, as needed to thin the sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 2050mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 28713IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 7mg