One-Tray Beef Burger And Veg Bake
Savoury fresh beef burger patty chunks roasted with sweet bell peppers, tender courgette, and red onion. A comforting, single-serving dinner with virtually no cleanup.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · 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).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Chop the red onion
Chop the red onion, yellow bell pepper, and courgette into bite-sized 1 inch (2.5cm) chunks.
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Break the fresh beef patty into small
Break the fresh beef patty into small, bite-sized rustic chunks with your hands.
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Place the chopped onion
Place the chopped onion, pepper, courgette, and beef patty chunks onto a non-stick baking tray.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients…
Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients and toss well until everything is evenly coated. Season with a pinch of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Look for: everything is evenly coated
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Spread the mixture into a single
Spread the mixture into a single, flat layer so it roasts evenly rather than steaming.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20…
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, and the vegetables are tender with lightly charred edges.
Look for: the beef is fully browned and cooked through, and the vegetables are tender with lightly charred edges
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Transfer to a plate and serve immediately…
Transfer to a plate and serve immediately while hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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