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Healthy Burger Bowls

Healthy Burger Bowls offer all the savory satisfaction of a traditional burger in a fresh, nutrient-dense format. This recipe swaps the bun for a bed of crisp greens and adds a protein-packed Greek yogurt sauce for the ultimate guilt-free dinner.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 427

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Pound Ground Meat Lean Beef, Chicken, or Turkey
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Teaspoons Mustard Dijon or Yellow
Greek Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Relish Dill or Sweet
  • Additional Spices Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, S&P, splash Worcestershire
Assembly
  • 1-2 Cups Lettuce or Spring Mix
  • Chopped Onion to taste
  • Fresh Tomatoes to taste
  • Pickle Slices
  • 1 Tablespoon Bacon Bits
  • Cooked Baby Potatoes Optional

Equipment

  • Stovetop Pan
  • Meat Chopper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place a stovetop pan over medium heat and add one tablespoon of oil. Once the pan is hot, add your choice of ground meat.
    1 Tablespoon Oil, 1 Pound Ground Meat
  2. As the meat begins to cook, add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Use a spatula or meat chopper to break the meat into small crumbles.
    1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 3/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 2 Teaspoons Mustard
  3. Continue cooking the meat for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the meat is fully browned. Once finished, remove the pan from the heat.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, relish, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until the sauce is completely smooth.
    1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt, 1 Tablespoon Ketchup, 1 Tablespoon Relish, Additional Spices
  5. Prepare your serving bowls by adding a base of leafy greens. Top the greens with chopped onions, tomatoes, pickles, and bacon bits.
    1-2 Cups Lettuce or Spring Mix, Chopped Onion, Fresh Tomatoes, Pickle Slices, 1 Tablespoon Bacon Bits
  6. Add the cooked ground meat to the bowls. If you are including a carb source like baby potatoes or rice, add them now.
    Cooked Baby Potatoes
  7. Drizzle a generous amount of the Greek yogurt burger sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

To get the best results, consider using a specialized meat chopper tool for an even cook. If using for meal prep, store the cooked meat and cold ingredients separately to keep everything fresh.
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