Real & Satisfying: The Beef Burger Bowl That Hits Every Craving

Let’s Talk About Real Food That Actually Satisfies

You know those moments where your body’s practically yelling for something hearty — but you also want to stay aligned with your wellness goals, your energy, and your hormones?

That’s where this bowl comes in. It’s the kind of meal that feels indulgent — beefy, saucy, a little crispy, a little creamy — but every single bite is functional, protein-forward, and made with ingredients that support your metabolism, your mood, and your muscle.

This isn’t a sad, bunless burger on iceberg lettuce. This is a build-your-strength bowl with all the satisfaction of a fast-food classic — only it’s designed by someone who actually cares about your hormones, energy, and long-term wellness (that’s you, btw).

🛒 What You’ll Need

🍳 Bowl Base:

• 6 oz grass-fed ground beef

• 1 pasture-raised egg

• ½ cup roasted sweet potato, cubed

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup sliced pickles (look for fermented or no-sugar options)

• 1 cup arugula or chopped romaine

• 1 tsp olive oil or ghee

🥄 Clean Big Mac Drizzle:

• 2 tbsp mayo

• 1 tsp yellow mustard

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp pickle juice (optional but worth it)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Pinch sea salt + cracked black pepper

Optional kick: dash of hot sauce or raw honey to balance

👩‍🍳 Let’s Cook

1. Roast your sweet potatoes: Toss diced sweet potato in a little olive oil and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes (or pan-sauté them while everything else cooks).

2. Form your beef patty, season it with sea salt, garlic powder, and cook in a hot skillet (medium-high) for 3–4 minutes per side.

3. In the same skillet, fry your egg to your preference — runny yolk is highly encouraged.

4. While that’s happening, stir up your Big Mac drizzle in a small bowl.

5. Assemble your bowl: start with greens, layer in roasted potatoes, tomatoes, pickles, your burger, fried egg, and drizzle that creamy, tangy sauce over the top.

6. Pause, ground yourself, and enjoy every bite.

🔁 Swap It. Flex It. Make It Yours.

You don’t have to follow this perfectly — you get to adapt it to your life, your cravings, and your pantry:

• No sweet potato? Try roasted carrots, parsnip fries, or cauliflower mash.

• Want more protein? Add a second egg or a side of bone broth.

• Lower carb option? Skip the potatoes and add shredded lettuce for a Big Mac-style salad bowl.

💪 Macros (approx):

• Calories: 660

• Protein: 48g

• Fat: 45g

• Carbs: 20g

✨ Why This Bowl Works

This isn’t just about calories or macros — this is about building meals that support:

• Balanced blood sugar (thanks to the protein-fat-carb trio)

• Hormonal harmony (especially during your luteal or follicular phase)

• Sustainable energy (you’ll feel full and focused, not foggy)

• Craving satisfaction (so you don’t find yourself elbow-deep in chips at 9 p.m.)

When you eat meals like this regularly, your body starts to trust you. Your metabolism revs up. Your energy lasts longer. And your workouts feel stronger.

🧠 Journal Prompt (Optional, but Powerful):

“What meals actually satisfy me — body, mind, and mood?”
This isn’t about labeling foods as good or bad. It’s about tuning into what feels like support. What meals make you feel the way you want to feel? This is one of those.

🖤 Final Thoughts from the Studio

You can be strong and nourished. You can build muscle and eat real food. You can crave burgers and still be deeply rooted in your wellness.

This bowl proves it.

🔥 Fuel up. Move with power. Live rooted.
— Protein & Planks Studio™

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Author: Laura Paquin

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Beef Burger Bowl with Fried Egg, Sweet Potato & Big Mac Drizzle

This protein-packed bowl is a crave-worthy twist on a classic burger — made hormone-friendly and wellness-aligned. Featuring grass-fed beef, crispy sweet potatoes, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickles, and a fried egg on top, it’s drizzled with a creamy, clean Big Mac-style sauce made with avocado oil mayo and real spices.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

Bowl Base

• 6 oz grass-fed ground beef
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup roasted sweet potato, cubed
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup sliced pickles (naturally fermented or no added sugar)
• 1 cup arugula, romaine, or baby greens
• 1 tsp olive oil or ghee (for cooking)

Clean Big Mac Sauce

• 2 tbsp Primal Kitchen mayo
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp pickle juice
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt + pepper to taste
• Optional: a dash of raw honey or hot sauce for balance

Instructions

1. Roast or pan-sear sweet potatoes until crispy and golden. Set aside.
2. Form your burger patty and cook in a hot skillet with olive oil, about 3–4 minutes per side.
3. Fry the egg in the same pan, seasoned with a bit of salt.
4. While it cooks, whisk together all Big Mac sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Assemble your bowl: start with greens, add sweet potatoes, sliced tomatoes, pickles, the burger patty, and the fried egg on top.
6. Drizzle with Big Mac sauce and enjoy warm.

Notes

Flex It Your Way

• More carbs? Add brown rice, quinoa, or roasted squash on the side.
• Lower carb? Ditch the potatoes and load up on sautéed cauliflower or lettuce.
• More protein? Add an extra egg or top with bone broth gravy. Yes, seriously.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

600

Fat

45 g

Carbs

20 g

Protein

48 g