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Cajun burgers with sweet potato buns and sweet potato fries.

Ingredients

For The Veggies:

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large, green pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic minced

For The Burgers:

  • 1 pound 92% grass-fed ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

For The Buns:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt

For The Ketchup:

  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to high heat, letting it heat up for at least 10 minutes.
  • For the veggies, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add in the pepper, onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Keep on low heat to keep warm.
  • Combine the ground beef, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and mix them evenly. Form into 3 3/4 inch patties. Brush each side lightly with olive oil.
  • Once the grill is on high heat, put the burgers over direct heat and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until they reach the desired level of doneness. Transfer to a plate, cover to keep warm and let rest.
  • Cut 8 slices out of the middle of the sweet potato (it's the largest part), about 1/4-inch thick. Place them in a large, microwave-safe bowl and add a little water. Cover and microwave until they just begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. You could boil them, too, but it would only be for 2-4 minutes or so.
  • Brush each side of the potatoes with the oil and grill until nice char marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until fork tender but not mushy.
  • While the potatoes cook, mix all the ketchup ingredients in a medium bowl.

To serve:

  • Divide the ketchup between all 8 of the sweet potato slices. Divide the veggies between 4 of the slices, and place one burger on top of each veggie-covered slice. Cover with the remaining sweet potatoes.
  • DEVOUR!

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 20.7g (7%) Protein: 23g (46%) Fat: 16.3g (25%) Saturated Fat: 5.1g (32%) Sodium: 247.7mg (11%) Fiber: 2.9g (12%) Sugar: 5.6g (6%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.