A Basic Burger Bowl

a go to meal when we are busy

I know I’m not doing anything unique here but sometimes it’s just hard to think of even basic meals to get you fed in a busy season of life. One of our go to’s is a burger bowl because it’s so fast, our kids eat it, and we always get two meals out of it.

Burger bowls are so versatile to change up based on the sauce that you have and you can scale up or down the amount of food.

Burgers:

• 2 lbs of ground beef (preferably 85/15)

• Salt

• Pepper

• Cumin

Fries:

• Yellow Potatoes

• Salt

• Pepper

• Onion powder

• Garlic Powder

Sauce:

• Homemade mayo: 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil + one egg

• 1/4 tsp Salt

• 1/4 cup Ketchup

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp chili powder

Bowl extras:

• Arugula or romain lettuce

• Cherry tomatoes sliced in half

• Cheese on burgers (optional)

• Fried egg

• Grilled onions

Add to your Sunday meal prep:

• Slice your cherry tomatoes in half and store

• Slice onions if you want to grill them

• Make your burger sauce

• Slicing potatoes ahead of time makes them oxidate, but yellow potatoes slice so fast on a weeknight

Make the burgers:

*Note: we use a Blackstone Griddle outdoors but you can use an indoor griddle or a cast iron skillet on the stove top. (You may not be able to cook all at once then)

1. Preheat the grill to high heat. Lightly coat the grates with avocado oil to prevent sticking.

2. Place the ground beef on a clean surface and gently flatten. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and cumin.

3. Form the beef back into a ball, then divide into four equal portions (approximately ¼ lb each). Shape each portion into a loose ball.

4. Place the beef portions onto the hot grill. Using a burger press or spatula, firmly smash each ball into a patty. For best results, place a piece of parchment paper between the press and the beef to prevent sticking.

5. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until a well-browned crust forms.

6. Flip the patties and, if desired, add a slice of cheese to each. Continue grilling for an additional 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your preferred doneness.

7. Remove from the grill and add fixings.

Make the fries:

These fries come out PERFECT every time in the air fryer. If you are using the oven, it will take longer and you’ll need to flip half way through.

1. Cut your yellow potatoes into fry shapes.

2. Spray with avocado or olive oil. Add your seasonings and toss.

3. Air fry at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. The timing changes on how crowded your basket is so be sure to monitor the first time making them.

Assemble your bowl with your lettuce of choice, cherry tomatoes, burger, fries and sauce.

Below is a printable recipe for paid subscribers