Description
This Healthy Burger in a Bowl is a vibrant, low-carb alternative to traditional burgers, featuring seasoned lean ground beef, fresh veggies, and a tangy homemade burger sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal-prep friendly lunch, it delivers all the flavors of a burger—without the bun!
Ingredients
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Lettuce Base
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
Beef
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Burger Sauce
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Veggies
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 large pickles, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce Base: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and arrange it as the base in individual serving bowls or a large salad bowl.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Make the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prepare the Veggies: Slice the avocado, red onion, and pickles. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange all the prepared vegetables on top of the lettuce base.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the seasoned beef over the veggies, drizzle with burger sauce, and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with extra fresh herbs or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian option.
- Add shredded cheese if desired, though this will change nutritional values.
- This recipe is meal-prep friendly; store components separately to keep veggies fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
