These Cajun burgers use grilled sweet potatoes as buns instead of bread! They’re a healthy gluten and dairy free summer meal with a taste of the south!
Ingredients
For the veggies:
- 2 tsp 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 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
For the burgers:
- 1 Lb 92% Grass-fed beef
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Sea salt
- 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
For the buns:
- 2 Large sweet potatoes
- 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
For the ketchup:
- 4 Tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp Water
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp White vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Pre heat your grill to high heat, letting it heat up at least 10 minutes.
Heat the olive oil (for the veggies) 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 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 done-ness. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm and let rest.
Make 8 slices out of the middle of the sweet potato (it’s the largest part) about 1/4 inch thick. Place them into a large, microwave-safe bowl and add a little water. Cover and microwave until they JUST begin to soften, only about 2 minutes. Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel.
Brush each side of the potatoes with the oil and grill until nice char marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook and 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, place one burger on top of each veggie-covered slice. Cover with the remaining sweet potatoes.
DEVOUR!
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