Description
These Deconstructed Healthy Hamburger Bowls combine lean ground beef, crispy roasted baby potatoes, fresh romaine, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar, avocado, and pickled red onions, all topped with a flavorful special sauce for a nutritious, balanced, and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasonings
- 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)
Potatoes
- 12 oz baby potatoes (quartered)
- ½ tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- Kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)
Fresh Vegetables and Toppings
- 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
- Soak Potatoes: If you have extra time, add your quartered baby potatoes to a large bowl with cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes. This step helps make the potatoes super crispy. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 425°F. After soaking, drain and thoroughly pat the potatoes dry with paper towels.
- Roast Potatoes: Place the baby potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper if desired for easier cleanup. Drizzle with avocado oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat, then spread them out evenly without overlapping. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy, adjusting time depending on potato size.
- Cook Ground Beef: While the potatoes roast, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add avocado oil only if using ground beef that’s more than 90% lean. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using. Cook until the beef is fully browned. Drain excess grease if using higher-fat meat, then remove from heat.
- Assemble Bowls: Begin by placing chopped romaine lettuce as the base in each bowl. Layer with the cooked ground beef, roasted baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar, pickled red onions, and sliced avocado. Finish by generously drizzling each bowl with the special sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a homemade special sauce, mix ½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (or a combination), 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar), 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish, ¼ tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, kosher salt to taste, and thin with water as needed. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Soaking the potatoes before roasting helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Omit cheddar cheese for a dairy-free or Whole30 compliant version.
- Choose ground turkey or chicken as alternatives for a leaner protein option.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference or omit for a milder flavor.
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