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Jan 7, 2026 By Family Features 3 min read

Whether you’re tailgating with friends or hosting a watch party at home, every football fan needs a game plan to crunch, dip and cheer their way through opening kickoff, halftime and right down to the final play of the game.

Some of the best game day grub is hearty and savory but adding layers of flavor and texture can take recipes to the next level. For example, these Burger Bowls feature all the classic ingredients of a great burger, just without the bun. A tasty option for gluten-free guests or those who are cutting carbs, the bowls are made with lettuce. Pulled pork, another tailgating treasure, gets an instant upgrade with the crunch of a fresh coleslaw topper and jalapenos on the side.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Jalapenos

Recipe courtesy of The Adventure Bite

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 hours

Servings: 9-10

4 1/2 pounds pork shoulder or Boston butt

26 ounces sweet and spicy barbecue sauce

½ tablespoon garlic

1/2 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper

fresh sandwich buns

jalapenos

coleslaw (optional)

potato salad (optional)

baked beans (optional)

Place pork in slow cooker.

Mix barbecue sauce, garlic and pepper. Pour over pork shoulder.

Cook on low 8 1/2-10 hours or high 6-7 hours.

Shred meat and serve on buns with jalapenos. Top with coleslaw, if desired. Serve with potato salad or baked beans, if desired.

Burger Bowls

Recipe courtesy of Casa de Crews

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Burger Bowls

Burger Bowls:

2 cups French fries, homemade or frozen

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 pound ground beef or ground turkey

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Lettuce, shredded

2-3 Roma tomatoes, diced

pickle chips or spears, chopped

cheddar cheese, shredded

Burger Sauce:

1/3 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard

1 tablespoon pickle juice

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

To make burger bowls: Cook French fries according to package directions.

In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and saute until translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add ground beef to skillet, breaking up meat with spatula. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper; brown until cooked through. Drain and discard excess liquid and grease.

To make burger sauce: In jar, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika well to combine.

Assemble bowls with layer of shredded lettuce, 3-4 ounces ground beef, diced tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup fries.

Drizzle with burger sauce and mix well.

Tip: Burger sauce can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator in jar with airtight lid.