Crisp lettuce bowls topped with seasoned beef, fresh veggies, cheddar cheese, and creamy homemade burger sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
# Components:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (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
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
→ 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
→ Optional Add-Ons
12 - 1 avocado, sliced
13 - 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
14 - Fresh jalapeño slices
15 - 4 fried eggs
→ Burger-Style Sauce
16 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
18 - 1 tbsp ketchup
19 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
20 - 1/2 tsp paprika
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - If using lettuce, wash and chop into bite-sized pieces. For grains or cauliflower rice, prepare according to package directions and allow to cool slightly before assembling.
03 - Slice cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice dill pickles, and cut red onion into thin rings. Prepare any optional add-ons such as cooking bacon until crispy, slicing avocado, or frying eggs to desired doneness.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Divide the chosen base evenly among four serving bowls or meal prep containers. Top each bowl with equal portions of cooked meat, cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded cheese. Drizzle generously with the prepared burger sauce.
06 - Add any desired extras such as sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, fresh jalapeño slices, or a fried egg placed on top of each bowl. Serve immediately while meat is warm or store for meal prep.
