Description
Healthy Burger Bowls: juicy beef, veggies, creamy sauce! Quick, comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe for burger lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) lean ground beef (90/10) or turkey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup pickles, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Special Sauce In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and well blended. Season with a pinch of salt if needed, then cover and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining components of your Healthy Burger Bowls. This allows the flavors to develop and intensify.
- Step 2: Form and Season the Patties In a medium bowl, gently mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Avoid overworking the meat to keep the patties tender. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form into patties about ½-inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to create a slight indentation, which helps them cook evenly without puffing up in the middle.
- Step 3: Cook the Burger Patties Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust according to your preference. If using turkey, ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let the cooked patties rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing or crumbling for your bowls.
- Step 4: Prepare Bowl Components While the patties cook, prep your bowl ingredients. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion thinly, and slice the avocado. If using quinoa or brown rice as a base, make sure it’s ready to go.
- Step 5: Assemble Your Burger Bowls Start with a base of chopped romaine lettuce in each bowl (and optional quinoa/rice if using). Slice or crumble the warm burger patties and arrange over the lettuce. Distribute the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado around the bowls. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped pickles. Drizzle generously with your special sauce and serve immediately while the patties are still warm.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg