In‑N‑Out Burger Bowl Meal Prep (Healthy, Gluten‑Free)
This In‑N‑Out inspired burger bowl is everything I love about a good meal prep recipe: simple ingredients, big flavor, and a creamy special sauce that makes the whole bowl irresistible. It’s gluten‑free, high‑protein, and easy to customize, so you can enjoy all the classic burger flavors in a fresh, balanced way throughout the week.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 lb potatoes diced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon tsp salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika
Ground Beef
- 1 lb 90/10 ground beef
- 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Ultimate Burger seasoning
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoon Worcestershire
Special Sauce
- ⅓ cup light mayo
- 2.5 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped pickles
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoon pickle juice
- Optional: pinch paprika
Toppings
- 4 cups shredded lettuce iceberg or romaine
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pickles
- 1 ½ cup diced onions
- 2 teaspoon avocado oil for caramelizing onions
- 4 slices cheese American, cheddar, or Colby Jack, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart.
- Once browned, stir in mustard, Ultimate Burger seasoning, garlic powder, and optional Worcestershire
- Cook 6–8 minutes until fully browned and flavorful.
- Add cheese to the hot beef if you want it melted.
Caramelize the Onions
- Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 ½ cup diced onions and a pinch of salt; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to medium‑low and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
- Optional: Add ½ teaspoon sugar during the last 5 minutes for deeper caramelization.
- Let cool before adding to the sauce.
Roast the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss diced potatoes with oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Make the Special Sauce
- In a bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, and caramelized onions.
- Add pickle juice to thin if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
Assemble the Bowls
- Layer into 4 bowls or containers:
- Roasted potatoes
- Seasoned beef
- Cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes, pickles, onions
- Drizzle with special sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 790mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 8.5g
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