Stuffed Hamburgers with Sweet Potato Wedges

Sometimes I like keeping things simple in the kitchen, and it doesn't get much simpler than a hamburger! Since we have to go bunless, we prefer to wrap it up with a piece of lettuce (we like romaine). My only complaint of not having a bun is that you don't have anything to hold together all those yummy toppings like mushrooms, onions, avocados, bacon, or jalapeños. That's why the stuffed burger is so perfect! You stuff the inside with your toppings and its contained in this nice little "meat package". I made mine with bacon, sautéed onions, and avocados...but choose whatever toppings sound good to you! My kids love these paired with my sweet potato wedges.

Stuffed burger

2-4 pounds of grass-fed beef (approx. 3 burgers with each pound)

1 tablespoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 lb bacon

1 onion

Avocado

Whatever other toppings you like...mushrooms, jalapeños

1. Mix ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into baseball size balls. 

2. Divide each ball in half and form 2 patties. Place toppings on top of one patty, then cover with other patty. Press seams together and form one large patty.

3. Grill on med to med-low heat for 8-10 minutes on each side. These are big burgers, so they take a little longer for the inside to cook.

4. Serve with lettuce and tomato slices if desired.

Sweet potato fries

5-6 med. sweet potatoes

1 tablespoon coconut oil melted

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into wedges.
2. Place on a baking sheet and toss with remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
3. Bake at 425 degrees F for approx 20 min. or until they look a little crispy