Who doesn’t love a juicy burger with a side of fries?

(Sadists, that’s who.) As delicious as it is, though, this drool-inducing meal isn’t waist-friendly. Luckily for you, this alternative—which has you opting for lean beef, ditching the bun, and broiling (not frying) sliced, nutrient-rich sweet potatoes—proves to be as satisfying without hampering your progress. You’re welcome.

Hot Tip: Place fast-cooking meats like burgers, salmon, and boneless poultry, as well as produce such as potatoes, cauliflower, and bell peppers, about 4 inches under the heat when using the broiler.

    <h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
    <ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
                                <li>1½ lbs lean ground beef</li>
                                            <li>¼ cup barbecue sauce</li>
                                            <li>2 garlic cloves, minced</li>
                                            <li>1 tsp cumin powder</li>
                                            <li>¾ tsp salt</li>
                                            <li>¼ tsp black pepper</li>
                                            <li>2 sweet potatoes</li>
                                            <li>1 tbsp canola oil</li>
                                            <li>½ tsp  chili powder</li>
                                            <li>2 tbsp Dijon mustard</li>
                                            <li>4 thin slices Swiss cheese</li>
                            </ul>

    <h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>

                            <li>Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. Grease baking sheet. Mix beef, barbecue sauce, garlic, cumin, ¼ tsp salt, and pepper. Make 4 patties and poke with a skewer. Brush tops with oil.</li>
                                    <li>Poke sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave for 5 minutes. When cool, slice into wedges. Toss with oil, chili powder, and ½ tsp salt.</li>
                                    <li>Place burgers on sheet and broil until 160°F, about 10 minutes. Top with mustard and cheese; broil until cheese bubbles, about 30 seconds. Remove and drain juices.</li>
                                    <li>Place sweet potatoes in an even layer on baking sheet and broil until blistered.</li>

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