Lean Beef Burger with Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Juicy pan-seared extra-lean beef patty served on a toasted wholemeal bun with creamy avocado, crisp salad, and seasoned baked sweet potato wedges. High in protein and completely cow-dairy-free to support energy and satiety.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked wedges in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in an air fryer or oven to regain crispness.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut 1 small sweet potato into 1/2…
Cut 1 small sweet potato into 1/2 inch (1.2cm) wide wedges. Place on the baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
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Bake the sweet potato wedges for 22…
Bake the sweet potato wedges for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are crisp and centers are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: edges are crisp and centers are tender when pierced with a fork
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Shape 130g extra-lean beef mince into a…
Shape 130g extra-lean beef mince into a 3/4 inch (2cm) thick patty. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat 0.5 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef patty and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until browned, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F or 71°C).
Look for: browned, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F or 71°C)
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Cut 1 wholemeal burger bun in half…
Cut 1 wholemeal burger bun in half and slice 0.25 avocado into thin strips.
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Lightly toast the bun halves in the…
Lightly toast the bun halves in the warm skillet for 1 minute until golden.
Look for: golden
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Assemble the burger by placing a slice…
Assemble the burger by placing a slice of tomato and 0.25 cup mixed salad greens on the bottom bun half, topping with the beef patty, sliced avocado, and the top bun.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve the burger immediately alongside the remaining…
Serve the burger immediately alongside the remaining mixed salad greens and warm sweet potato wedges.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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