Burger bowls with roasted "taters" and chipotle sauce

Plus, a roundup of Memorial Day recipes

It’s a big week! We’re on the cusp of a long, holiday weekend and the unofficial kickoff to summer! The kids have wrapped up second and fourth grade (we ended the year as brand new homeschoolers and so far, LOVE IT), it’s finally pool weather here, and we are very much ready for all of the summertime treats.

Today’s recipe is, coincidentally, perfect for the Memorial Day weekend (or any day, for that matter).

We have been really into burger bowls lately. I have this recipe for burger bowls with mushrooms, onions, and truffle sauce on the blog, and I also have this recipe from last summer for a classic, California-style turkey burger bowl.

But you can never have too many burger bowl variations, and today’s recipe is a little bit different. It’s inspired by several burger bowl recipes I’ve seen lately that trade in the classic burger patty for large chunks of meat. The difference sounds minor but this method creates perfectly seasoned and seared burger chunks that are easier to make and more fun to eat.

Pair the burger meat with what I’m calling “roasted taters”— a mix of sweet potatoes and radishes— plus creamy chipotle sauce and delicious burger toppings. My kids have declared this one of their new favorite dinners. It will be a permanent fixture in our dinner recipe rotation, for sure.

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Whether you’re firing up the grill this Memorial Day weekend or you’re looking for the perfect side or dessert for a large gathering, I’ve got you! Here’s some inspiration for the weekend ahead.

Treats

• high-protein cheesecake

• keto strawberry shortcake

• keto strawberry mousse

• lemon yogurt flag cake

• low-carb coconut cream pie

• keto blackberry crumble

• chocolate chia mousse

• keto lemon pound cake

For the grill

• Keto & sugar-free BBQ rub

• Lemon-y garlic chicken skewers with basil chimichurri

• Traeger Grilled salmon

• Reverse-seared Tomahawk steaks

• Smoked asparagus

• Pellet grill tri-tip with chimichurri

• Pesto steak with tomatoes and arugula

Keto blackberry crumble; pesto steak with tomatoes and arugula; high-protein cheesecake.

Sides

• High-protein pasta salad

• Avocado mango salsa

• Mediterranean roasted eggplant

• Pickle de gallo (dill pickle salsa)

• Low-carb mac and cheese

• Roasted broccoli tahini salad with spicy cashews

• Tuscan kale salad with lemon garlic dressing

Drinks

• Hibiscus lemonade (sugar free)

• Sugar-free limeade

• Watermelon slushies

• Keto simple syrup

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(Other than burger bowls.)

• Raising kids who eat. A great read by

  The Crunchy Convert
  (and a philosophy on food that I share!)

• The perfect purchase for summer. We’re gearing up for cousins here in two weeks so this will be part of the sleeping arrangement but I’m sure we will use it for tumbling/indoor play, and camping, too!

• A lovely book to listen to as a family (great for road trips!).

And, as always, I’m loving this Substack community and the chance to connect with like minds! I was honored to fill in as a guest author last Sunday for Beth Bollinger. A big thank you to those of you who read the post and came over to subscribe! If you missed it, I shared a little bit about our story along with five practical tips for creating healthy, real-food meals for the family.

Beth’s newsletter is another wonderful resource for anyone looking for blood sugar friendly recipes. She and

Anja Lee Hall

also have a new course called The Blood Sugar Method, a science-backed, chef-created program that will teach you about balancing blood sugar for long-term wellness.

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I’ve chosen to call the roasted radishes and sweet potatoes “taters,” so please forgive me. If you are very skeptical that they will meet your expectations, I hope you approach this recipe with an open mind! Also know that the roasted veggies are completely optional and you can definitely skip them and enjoy these burger bowls just as much.

Three things that I recommend you do not skip:

• the seasoning— you’ll mix it up at the very beginning, then use the same seasoning blend for the taters (if you choose to make them), the burger meat, and the sauce;

• cooking the burger meat in large chunks (not patties and not crumbles);

• the sauce— it’s incredibly easy and so delicious and will make this burger bowl (it’s a healthier, copycat In-N-Out burger sauce with a touch of chipotle, in case that helps to convince you).

Yield: 4 servings

Prep time: ~25 minutes (15 minutes if you skip the taters)