Beef · 30 min
Bunless Beef Burgers with Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 659 kcal / serving
This bunless beef burger meal combines juicy patties with garlicky potatoes and fresh spinach for a straightforward weeknight dinner. The skillet method keeps flavors simple and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ¾ lblean ground beef
- ½ lbsweet potato
- 1tomato
- tomatoes
- sweet potatoes
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt, virgin coconut oil, Worcestershire sauce
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · salad spinner (optional) · spatula · stainless steel sauté pan · tongs
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Produce
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ lbsweet potato
- 1tomato
- tomatoes
- sweet potatoes
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground beef
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| lean ground beef | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| sweet potato | ½ lb | 1 lb | 1 ½ lb |
| tomato | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Wash and dry all fresh produce; set aside.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium‑high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with Worcestershire, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into four patties.
- When the pan is hot, add virgin coconut oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Cook the patties until cooked through, about 3–5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate when done.
- Preheat a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small pieces.
- Add coconut oil to the hot pan and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Add the potatoes to the pan; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 6–8 minutes.
- Slice the tomato into rounds.
- To plate, arrange a bed of spinach on each plate, top with tomato rounds and burger patties, spread a little mayonnaise, then add the sweet potatoes on the side.
Two tips
- Prep the burger mixture ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook for quicker weeknight dinners.
- For serving, add a dollop of mayonnaise and a few Dijon-glazed tomato rounds, or serve with extra spinach on top of the patties.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 659 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 28 g
- Fat
- 45 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 250 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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