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Cucumber Melon Salad by Gina Homolka
Sunday May 11th, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Skinnytaste
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This simple Cucumber Melon Salad is cool, refreshing, and the perfect side dish for your next BBQ or picnic. Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad When the temps rise, I crave something cool, crisp, and hydrating, and this Cucumber Melon Salad hits the spot every time. It’s sweet, salty, and refreshing and takes just minutes to throw together. […]

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Asparagus and Crispy Quinoa Salad by Jamie Vespa
Sunday May 11th, 2025 at 10:52 AM

Dishing Out Health
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Crispy Quinoa Salad with roasted asparagus, avocado, and edamame in a ginger-sesame dressing. Packed with fiber and plant-based protein, this…

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Easy Scones by Jeanine Donofrio
Thursday May 8th, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Love and Lemons
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The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They’re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for being bland or dry (my husband Jack swore he didn’t like them for years), but when they’re prepared well, they shouldn’t be either of those things. I’m sharing my favorite scone recipe below. It’s easy to make with 10 basic ingredients, and you can customize it with your favorite sweet or savory mix-ins. No matter which ones you pick, it yields tender, flavorful, bakery-worthy scones every time. […]
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Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing & Peanuts by Laura Wright
Thursday May 8th, 2025 at 1:02 PM

The First Mess
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Crunchy, crisp, and juicy textures collide in this ultra fresh roasted asparagus salad! Spears of...

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes by Brittany Mullins
Thursday May 8th, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Eating Bird Food
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Grilled sweet potatoes on a serving platter topped with fresh parsley and served with a side of garlic aioli. There is one sweet potato dipped in the aioli.This easy grilled sweet potatoes recipe makes the perfect summer side dish for just about any meal! It cooks up in under 20 minutes and is delicious served with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Loaded Burger Bowl by Kylie
Tuesday May 6th, 2025 at 4:06 PM

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This bowl takes elements of your favorite hamburger and breaks it into an easy to assemble, healthy-ish bowl for a quick and easy dinner. I use a base of romaine lettuce layered with roasted sweet potatoes, beef, pickles, onion, avocado and a special burger sauce inspired by my favorite West Coast burger chain. Cooking the ground beef with a bit of Worcestershire sauce adds great flavor! While this bowl is easily made gluten-free, make sure the Worcestershire sauce is also gluten free (not all brands are gluten free).

Loaded Burger Bowl

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe  

  • Quick and easy. The elements of this bowl come together quickly for a weeknight meal. 
  • Meal prep. This recipe is easy to prepare for a few days worth of lunches or dinners. Easily scale it up or down.

Key Ingredients in This Recipe 

  • Spread – This sauce is very similar to Thousand Island dressing and modeled after West Coast burger chain In-N-Out’s burger sauce. The spread is made from a combination of mayo, ketchup, relish, red onion, vinegar and a touch of sugar. 
  • Ground beef – I use a blend of 80% lean/ 20% fat ground beef.  The fat adds flavor though it can be swapped for a leaner cut. Fresh is best, try asking your butcher to grind it for you. Don’t overcook your beef! 
  • Worcestershire – Worcestershire is made from a mix of vinegar, molasses, anchovies, garlic, tamarind extract and chili pepper. The fermented condiment adds a quick depth of flavor to the cooked ground beef. While this bowl is easily made gluten-free make sure the Worcestershire sauce is also gluten free (not all brands are gluten free), if needed omit it.
  • Sweet potato – Cut a sweet potato into sticks and simply roasting or air frying them adds a more filling element to the bowl. Frozen fries can easily be used as a shortcut. 
  • Romaine lettuce – The base of this bowl is thinly sliced hearts of romaine for a bit of crunch. 
  • Avocado – A bit of avocado adds a creamy element that complements the rich ground beef. 
  • Tomato – Grape tomatoes are a small juicy variety of tomato that add a burst of flavor. 
  • Red onion – Diced red onion is added to the cooked ground beef as well as served raw over the top of the bowl for a punchier flavor. 
  • Pickles – I chop up some tangy bread and butter pickles and serve them over the bowl for a hint of acid to balance the sweetness of the sweet potato. 

How to Make a Loaded Burger Bowl

Step 1: Make the spread.

Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2: Cook sweet potatoes. 

Heat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Arrange the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and cook until crispy, tossing half way through cooking, about 20 minutes. 

Step 3: Cook beef. 

Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat,  add the oil to the pan and heat through. Next, add the ground beef and ¼ cup (30g) of the onion and cook, stirring occasionally and using a wooden spoon to break up the meat, until the beef is browned, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the Worcestershire sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve. 

Step 4: Assemble bowls and serve. 

Divide lettuce among serving bowls. Top each with sweet potato fries, ground beef, tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle the sauce over the top, followed by adding the red onion and pickles. Serve immediately.

Tips and Tricks for This Recipe

Swaps and substitutions 
  • To turn the hamburger bowl into a cheeseburger bowl, add a sprinkle of your favorite shredded cheese like Cheddar, Monterey Jack or pepper jack. 
  • Swap the base of the bowl for another green like baby spinach or green leaf lettuce. 
  • To skip the cutting and opt for a shortcut, use frozen sweet potato or regular fries.
  • Use another ground protein like chicken or turkey in place of the beef for a leaner option. 
A few more toppings to try 

Get creative with your toppings! There is plenty of room for experimentation with burger bowls: 

  • Crumbled bacon
  • Shredded carrots
  • Shredded cheese 
  • Grilled veggies like mushrooms or zucchini 
  • Sautéed mushrooms 
How to Cook Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer 

Heat air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC). Arrange fries in the air fryer and cook, turning half way through cooking until crispy, about 15 to 18 minutes. 

Other Recipes to Try 

If you enjoy this loaded burger bowl recipe, give these a try:

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Loaded Burger Bowl

Craving a burger but want something lighter? This loaded burger bowl has all the flavor – without the bun.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bowl, burger, ground beef, meat
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 653kcal
Author Kylie Mazon-Chambers

Ingredients

For the spread:

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

For the bowl:

  • 1 medium sweet potato, cut into ¼” sticks
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium hass avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup diced red onion, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped bread and butter pickles
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

For the spread:

  • Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

For the bowl:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Arrange the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and cook until crispy, tossing half way through cooking, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat, add the oil to the pan and heat through. Add the ground beef and ¼ cup (30g) of the onion and cook, stirring occasionally and using a wooden spoon to break up the meat, until the beef is browned, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the Worcestershire sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Divide lettuce among serving bowls. Top each with sweet potato fries, ground beef, tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle the sauce over the top, followed by adding the red onion and pickles. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 9800IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg

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