Bunless Burgers with Cole Slaw & Sweet Potato Fries

Burgers, cole slaw and fries are the perfect comfort food combination any time of the year. Burgers are especially great in the summer when the weather is hot and grilling season is in full swing. Paired with creamy cole slaw and sweet potatoes fries, this is the perfect summer entertaining meal. Experiment with different toppings and flavor combinations. BBQ burgers with caramelized onions are my personal favorite!

BBQ Bunless Burgers

Ingredients:
1-2 pounds grass fed ground beef
4 pieces of nitrate free bacon
1/2 sweet onion sliced
Seasoning: garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper
1 head of iceberg lettuce
1 sliced Roma tomato
All natural gluten/preservative free BBQ sauce

Method:
1.) Pre-heat grill.  Season ground beef and form into hamburger patties.  Lay patties on plate at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
2.) Add bacon to cast iron skillet and cook until crisp. Remove and add onions to bacon fat.  Cook over medium to medium high heat until onions are caramelized. Remove from heat.
3.) Grill burgers for 5 minutes per side or until desired temperature is reached.
4.) Serve burger on iceberg lettuce "bun" and top with BBQ sauce, tomato, onions and bacon or any condiment you prefer.
*Try a fried egg on top for a 2 a.m. burger. Amazing!

Paleo Cole Slaw

Ingredients:
1 bag cole slaw mix
1 cup Paleo mayo
1/2 tablespoon organic Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method:
1.) Add cole slaw to large glass bowl. Season with vinegar, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper.
2.) Fold in Paleo mayo until completely mixed. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato or 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into fries.
1 tablespoon EV coconut oil
Garlic powder
Sea salt

Method:
1.) Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat sweet potato fries in melted coconut oil and spread out on baking sheet. Season with garlic powder and sea salt to taste.
2.) Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping half way, until fries are golden brown and slightly crisp.  Be careful not to burn fries.