Burger Bowls with Beet Relish

Love burgers but want something lighter, fresher, and packed with real-food goodness? These Burger Bowls with Beet Relish deliver all the flavour of a classic beef burger — without the bun and with a whole lot more colour, crunch, and nourishment.

Created by Live Love Nourish using wholesome ingredients from Spray-Free Farmacy, this gluten-free, dairy-free take on a family favourite is a total crowd-pleaser.

🍔 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• All the satisfaction of a burger — in bowl form
  
• Sweet beet-apple relish that takes it up a notch
  
• Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
  
• Perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining
  
• Fresh, vibrant and customisable

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 650g beef mince
  
• 3 potatoes
  
• 1 onion, sliced
  
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  
• 1 baby cos lettuce
  
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
  
• 1 apple, peeled and grated
  
• 1 beetroot, peeled and grated
  

Pantry staples (not included in recipe kit):

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  
• 2 tsp honey
  
• ½ tsp ground cumin
  
• 1 tsp paprika
  
• 1 egg
  
• Olive oil
  
• Avocado (optional)
  
• Sauce of choice (try Gevity or Mingle)

🍽 Instructions

1. Chips: Preheat oven to 180°C. Peel and cut potatoes into chips. Toss in a bowl with olive oil and salt, then spread on a lined tray and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
   
2. Beet Relish: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add half the sliced onion and cook until softened. Add beetroot, apple, and cumin. Sauté for 2–3 minutes to soften. Stir in apple cider vinegar and honey. Cook until relish is soft, adding a splash of water if needed. Let cool.
   
3. Caramelised Onion: In a separate pan, heat more olive oil and cook remaining onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly until caramelised.
   
4. Patties: In a bowl, mix beef mince with garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and egg. Shape into patties.
   
5. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
   
6. Assemble Bowls: Layer lettuce, tomato, patties, caramelised onion, and beet relish in bowls. Serve with chips on the side and top with avocado and your favourite sauce. 

💡 Tips & Add-Ons

• Make it low-carb: Skip the chips or swap for roasted cauliflower
  
• Bulk it up: Add grilled zucchini, capsicum, or cooked quinoa
  
• Vegan option: Use plant-based mince and egg replacer
  
• Meal-prep friendly: Store patties and toppings separately, assemble fresh