In its natural habitat, of course.
A bunless burger meal with more deliciousness than a roll could ever offer.
Naturally gluten free, lectin free, paleo friendly. Please read the recipe notes for further “diet” instructions.
Note the referenced recipes: The Slaw Salad and Black Bean Burgers
Wild n’ Naked Beef
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 634kcal
Cost: $2.84
Bunless beef in its natural habitat – with roughage and all the flavors.
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Equipment
- See Slaw Salad. Plus: knife, cutting board, baking sheets, spatula, cheese slicer, oven, stove or grill, serving utensils
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Grass Fed Grass Finished Ground Beef (90/10)
- 3 oz Pecorino Romano Cheese thinly sliced
- 18 each Bread and Butter Pickles optional
Sides
- 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes cut into fries
- 2 oz Coconut Oil ideally extra virgin
- ½ tsp Curry Powder
- 1 each Slaw Salad recipe
Instructions
- Putting it all together. That’s what this meal is about!
- You probably have your own favorite beef burger recipe — use that and cook the patties to your liking. Once they’re done – you’re ready for “Wild n’ Naked Beef”.You’ll also need this recipe: Slaw Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
- Preheat oven to bake at 350°F and lightly grease 3 large baking sheets. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.
- First slice the sweet potatoes into ¼ inch medallions (slice across vs long-wise), then slice these into fries!
- In a microwavable bowl, melt the coconut oil. Using your clean hands, briefly roll the fries in the oil and spread out on the baking sheets. (you don’t want drippy fries or overcrowded soggy fries).
- Sprinkle a dusting of curry powder over the fries and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check them after about 10 and rotate the baking sheets (top one goes down etc).
- Flipping: I don’t flip mine for hassle reasons. Feel free to flip them when you check them. I typically cook 2 trays at one time, then the third one separately.
- Fancy Alternative to Fries- still a B grade meal: Instead of making sweet potato fries – you could make Crispy Spirally Sweet Potatoes and… Layer the burger, spirals, and slaw to your liking! I prefer slaw as the base, followed by sweet potato spirals and topped with the burger and some cheese. Josh prefers his slaw on the side.This is a fancy, yummy, nourishing meal that comes out at a budget-friendly B grade.
Notes
WHOLE RECIPE:
Total Calories – 5,072. Total Cost – $22.70 . Grade – B . *Monthly Cost – $537
Programming Notes:
- For an “A grade” or vegetarian meal, substitute in my Black Bean Burger recipe for the beef.
- If you have a history of cardiovascular disease, then for sure omit the beef and choose my delicious Black Bean Burgers instead. This is also a more “Mediterranean” approach.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Wild n' Naked Beef
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634
Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 471mg20%
Potassium 1180mg34%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 28278IU566%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 230mg23%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Need a tasty simple burger recipe to whip up?
Just the Beef Burgers
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 164kcal
Cost: $1.15
No eggs, no binders or fillers. Just the beef and flavor.
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Equipment
- medium bowl, spoon, measuring spoon, grill or skillet and stove.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Grass-Fed Grass-Finished Ground Beef
- 1.5 tbsp Low Sodium Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Chopped Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Organic Turmeric
- 1 tsp 21 Seasoning Salute (Trader Joe's)
- 2 tsp Black Peppercorn fresh cracked
For Greasing the Skillet
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the "marinade" — all spices and Worcestershire sauce.
- Combine ground beef with marinade blend and mix together until thoroughly coated.
- Form into six patties and refrigerate on a plate for an hour, no more than 3 hours.
- Cook appropriately on a grill or on a stove skillet on medium-high heat to desired doneness.
Notes
WHOLE RECIPE:
Total Calories – 990 . Total Cost – $6.90 . Grade – C . *Monthly Cost – $834
Programming Notes:
- Food safety guidelines recommend cooking ground beef to a minimal internal temperature of 160°F for at least 5 minutes before consuming. Using a meat thermometer can help ensure your burger’s done-ness.
- In a stove skillet on medium-high heat, a 3/4 to 1″ thick medium-well done burger will probably take about 8-9 minutes to cook.
- If you are on a sodium restricted diet or have a history of heart disease, please consider making our Black Bean Burgers instead.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Just the Beef Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 82mg4%
Potassium 326mg9%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 14IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Yes – this burger recipe is spendy.
That’s because it calls for high quality ground beef (worth it). To bring the cost of the meal with this recipe down, simply add low cost sides with sufficient Calories to balance.
For more $ – Savvy tips on how to balance the cost of a meal when an expensive item is included, read this.
Here’s a table with external links for each recipe ingredient (plus a few alternate ingredient ideas). As previously mentioned, prices vary per region, season, city, store and personal preference for brand or specific type of food item.
| Grass Fed/Finished Ground Beef | Low Sodium Worcestershire Sauce | Black Peppercorn |
| Organic Turmeric | 21 Seasoning Salute (TJ’s) or THIS (organic) | Chopped Garlic |
| Avocado Oil or Costco (bulk for less) | Organic Turmeric | Shallots |
