BURGER BOWLS W/ GARLIC & HERB FRIES

Ingredients

• For the Burger Bowls:

  • 1 lbs grass-fed ground beef, bison, or venison

  • 1-2 cups arugula

  • 1/2 cup satuéed onions & peppers (use 1 sliced onion + 1-2 bell peppers; sauté in avocado oil or ghee)

  • 1/4-1/2 cup shredded grass-fed raw cheddar or crumbled goat cheese

  • Grillos pickles, sliced

  • Primal Kitchen mayo or homemade (see recipe)

  • Primal Kitchen sugar-free ketchup

  • Optional: diced tomatoes, avocado, mustard, or a fried egg

• Garlic & herb fries:

  • 2-3 medium potatoes (Yukon or sweet potatoes both work)

  • 1-2 tbsp avocado oil

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Optional: paprika, rosemary, thyme

Directions

1. Make the Garlic & Herb Fries:

   1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

   2. Cut potatoes into fries and toss with avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper.

   3. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

   4. Bake 25-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

2. Prep the Veggies:

   1. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of avocado oil.

   2. Add sliced onions and peppers; cook 8-12 minutes until soft and caramelized.

   3. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Cook the Meat:

   1. Heat a skillet over medium-high.

   2. Add the ground meat; break it up as it cooks.

   3. Season with salt, pepper, and (optional) garlic powder or paprika.

   4. Cook until browned.

   5. Drain excess fat if needed.

4. Assemble the Burger Bowls:

   1. Add a base of arugula to each bowl.

   2. Spoon on the warm cooked meat.

   3. Add sautéed onions and peppers.

   4. Top with Grillos pickles.

   5. Sprinkle with raw cheddar or goat cheese.

   6. Add a swirl of Primal Kitchen mayo and sugar-free ketchup.

   7. Serve with garlic & herb fries on the side or in the bowl.

*Optional Add-Ons

• Avocado slices

• Mustard

• Chopped bacon

• Jalapeños

• Fried or poached egg on top

• Fresh herbs (dill, chives)