GLP-1 Friendly Lean Beef Burger Bowl
A comforting, smaller-portion burger bowl with seasoned lean beef, sweet potato, and Grillo's pickle relish over fresh spinach. Drizzled with a flavorful avocado-oil-based burger sauce, it satisfies burger cravings without feeling heavy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Mary + Lila
Mary created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal Prep Friendly: You can roast the sweet potatoes and brown the beef ahead of time. Simply reheat them gently before assembling your bowl with fresh spinach and sauces.
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Instructions
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Next: Peel the sweet potato and cut it…
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Peel the sweet potato and cut it…
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into 0.5-inch (1.3cm) cubes. Toss with half of the avocado oil, a pinch of garlic powder, and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt.
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Spread the sweet potato cubes in a…
Spread the sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the inside is tender when poked with a fork.
Look for: the edges are golden brown and the inside is tender when poked with a fork
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Heat the remaining avocado oil in a…
Heat the remaining avocado oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
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Season the beef with garlic powder
Season the beef with garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, until the beef is browned and cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: the beef is browned and cooked through with no pink remaining
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Assemble the bowl by placing a bed…
Assemble the bowl by placing a bed of fresh spinach in a serving bowl.
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Top the spinach with the warm roasted…
Top the spinach with the warm roasted sweet potato, cooked ground beef, Grillo's pickle relish, and a drizzle of Primal Kitchen burger sauce before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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