A new year brings all the fresh-start energy—and nothing fuels good habits like meals that are ready when you are. That’s exactly why Mandy’s Meals has become a local favorite. As a local meal prep service offering Friday delivery and easy Saturday pickup, Mandy takes the stress out of eating well and replaces it with something much better: flavor, convenience, and food you actually look forward to.
Her inspiration comes from real life. As a single mom who spent years figuring out how to fuel her body in a way that felt sustainable, Mandy learned one big truth—healthy eating only works if it tastes amazing. Now she’s sharing that joy with others through fresh, macronutrient-balanced meals that make staying on track feel effortless.
And today, she’s letting you in on one of her personal favorites. When Mandy’s craving a drive-thru burger but wants to keep things balanced, she reaches for this Deconstructed Big Burger Bowl. It’s fun, satisfying, and packed with all the flavors you love—minus the heavy, sluggish feeling afterward.
If you’re ready to start the year with meals that help you thrive, Mandy’s Meals has you covered. Fresh fuel, big flavor, zero guilt. Let’s dig in.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (93/7)
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 12 oz shredded cabbage
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 15 bread-and-butter pickle chips (optional)
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Potatoes
- 4 medium red potatoes
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Wash and dice potatoes into medium fry-style pieces.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a sheet pan.
- Roast 10–12 minutes, toss, then roast another 10–12 minutes until crisp and golden.
Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 2 tsp olive oil and the diced onion.
- Cook onion, past translucent, to deeply caramelized browned to bring out sweetness, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Push onion aside, add ground beef to the middle – cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Cabbage
- Heat 1 tsp oil over medium.
- Add cabbage, garlic powder, and salt.
- Sauté 3–4 minutes, adding a splash of water to steam if needed.
Make Ahead Mac Sauce
- ⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp no-sugar-added ketchup
- 1 Tbsp sweet relish
- ½ tsp vinegar
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
- Portion into small containers.
Serve
Layer potatoes, beef, cabbage, cheese, and pickles in a bowl. Top with Mac Sauce and enjoy.
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