Classic cheeseburger flavors deconstructed into a protein-rich bowl with seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and creamy sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
→ Base Options
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice (alternative)
→ Toppings
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
10 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
→ Burger-Style Sauce
12 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
14 - 1 tbsp ketchup
15 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
16 - 1/2 tsp paprika
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Add-Ons
18 - 1 avocado, sliced
19 - 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
20 - Fresh jalapeño slices
21 - 4 fried eggs
# Steps:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until thoroughly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
02 - Wash and chop the romaine or iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. If using quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice instead, prepare according to package instructions.
03 - Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Thinly slice the red onion. Slice the dill pickles into rounds. Prepare any optional additions such as slicing avocado, crumbling cooked bacon, or frying eggs.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Divide the prepared lettuce base evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked ground beef mixture. Arrange cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded cheese over the meat. Drizzle generously with the burger sauce.
06 - Enhance the bowls with any desired extras including sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, fresh jalapeño slices, or a fried egg placed on top.
