Juicy Beef Burger with Sweet Potato Wedges
A satisfying, protein-packed beef burger served alongside oven-roasted sweet potato wedges and a crisp garden salad.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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
Ingredients
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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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Slice 1 medium sweet potato into 0
Slice 1 medium sweet potato into 0.5 inch (1.2cm) thick wedges and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of black pepper in a medium bowl.
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Spread the sweet potato wedges in a…
Spread the sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until tender and browned at the edges.
Look for: tender and browned at the edges
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Shape 150g lean ground beef into a…
Shape 150g lean ground beef into a 0.75 inch (2cm) thick patty.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef patty for 4 minutes on the first side until a deep crust forms.
Look for: a deep crust forms
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Flip the patty and cook for another…
Flip the patty and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C)
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Warm 1 whole-wheat burger bun in the…
Warm 1 whole-wheat burger bun in the pan or toaster for 1 minute until lightly toasted.
Look for: lightly toasted
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Toss 2 cups mixed salad greens with…
Toss 2 cups mixed salad greens with 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a salad bowl until lightly coated.
Look for: lightly coated
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Assemble the burger by placing the beef…
Assemble the burger by placing the beef patty inside the toasted bun, then plate alongside the roasted wedges and side salad.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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