Bacon Cheeseburger Bowl with Pasture Eggs

Bacon Cheeseburger Bowl with Pasture Eggs

Ingredients:

• 4 slices smoked bacon (preferably pasture-raised)

• 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed if possible)

• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

• 2 pasture eggs (or as many as you’d like)

• 1-2 tbsp butter (for cooking)

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite seasoning mix for extra flavor

• Cast iron pan (for crispy cheese!)

Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon:

   • In a cast iron pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat.

   • Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Once done, remove from the pan and set aside to drain on a paper towel. You can chop it up into smaller pieces if you like.

2. Cook the ground beef:

   • In the same pan (with all the bacon drippings and butter), add the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices you like (garlic powder, onion powder, etc.).

   • Cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 7-10 minutes. Make sure it’s fully cooked through.

3. Add cheese:

   • Once the beef is cooked, sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the ground beef. Let it melt for 1-2 minutes. This will help the cheese get nice and melty, and the bits that contact the cast iron pan will turn into crispy, golden cheese crisps!

4. Cook the eggs:

   • After the cheese has melted, make small wells in the beef and cheese mixture for the eggs.

   • Crack the pasture eggs into the wells. Cover the pan with a lid and turn off the heat. Let the residual heat cook the eggs to your preferred doneness (about 3-5 minutes for runny yolks).

5. Assemble the bowl:

   • Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, top the cheesy ground beef with the crispy bacon bits.

   • If desired, you can sprinkle some extra cheese crisps on top for added crunch and flavor!

6. Serve and enjoy!

   • Serve immediately while everything is hot, gooey, and crispy! This is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for any time of the day!

Optional:

• You can serve this bowl with avocado or a side of sautéed veggies for an extra boost of nutrition!

Enjoy your tasty bacon cheeseburger bowl with pasture eggs! 💖