Nutrient-Dense Burger Bowls
Picture your favorite burger, but crafted to nourish your body—packed with essential nutrients, without sacrificing flavor.
Introducing. the nutrient-dense burger bowl.
This burger bowl is one of my all-time favorites—not just because it’s incredibly delicious, but also because it’s so easy to make and it’s packed with nutrients. Loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals, it delivers all the classic burger flavor you love, without compromising on health.
Ingredient Quality
Grass-Fed Beef: When it comes to animal protein, quality matters. Grass-fed beef comes from cattle that have been raised on pasture and fed their natural diet—grass—rather than grain or soy. It’s typically higher in omega-3 fatty acids, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), and antioxidants like vitamin E. Plus, it’s free from added hormones and antibiotics, making it a more nutrient-dense and ethically sourced choice for your body and the planet.
Japanese Sweet Potato: Japanese sweet potatoes are a delicious, slightly sweet and starchy base that’s packed with fiber, vitamin A, and complex carbohydrates to keep you feeling satisfied and energized. Their rich flavor and creamy texture make them a perfect complement to savory burger bowls.
Raw or Organic Cheddar Cheese: Not all cheese is created equal. Finding a raw or organic cheddar cheese ensures that you’re avoiding added hormones, pesticides, and unnecessary processing. Raw cheese also retains more of its natural enzymes and nutrients, which can support digestion and offer a more bioavailable source of calcium and healthy fats. Organic Valley is my favorite brand and can now be found at most stores.
Burger Sauce: A good burger (bowl) is not complete without a zesty sauce to bring all of the flavors together. Lots of sauces are filled with rancid oils like canola or vegetable oil, refined sugar, and toxic additives. However, Primal Kitchen has a line of Dipping Sauces that have great ingredients and taste just like the real deal. Yes, you could find a recipe and make this yourself, but with these bowls- I like to go the easy route. Check out the one I love HERE!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 large Japanese sweet potatoes
2 large yellow onions
olive oil & 2 tbsp butter
Seasonings: Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, pepper
Toppings: box baby gem lettuce, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded raw cheddar cheese, or any other toppings of choice
Primal Kitchen Special Sauce
Instructions
1- Preheat oven to 425. Cut Japanese sweet potatoes into long fry shapes.- about 1/4 inch thick. Toss in olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and pepper to taste. Place on parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and cook for 35-40 min, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
2- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat large skillet over medium low on stove top with 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. Cut onions into thin rings and cook 30-35 min until cooked down and carmelized. Stir occasionally.
3- Next, heat another large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef, breaking it up into a small crumble until no longer pink. Season with 1 tsp worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper.
4- Prep toppings of choice- sliced avocado, halfed grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar, pickles, bacon, etc.
5- Once sweet potatoes, onions, and beef are cooked, assemble bowls with toppings and drizzle with special sauce! Enjoy!
