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Easy Healthy Burger Bowl Recipe

Easy Healthy Burger Bowl Recipe

These easy, protein-packed burger bowls deliver all the flavors of a classic burger in a lighter, veggie-loaded bowl. Juicy seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, fresh veggies, and a tangy yogurt-based sauce come together in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef ground turkey works too
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice use cauliflower rice to lower carbs
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 0.5 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup no sugar added if preferred; sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard sauce
  • 1 tbsp dill pickle brine sauce
  • 1 tsp honey sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder sauce
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder sauce
  • 0.25 tsp paprika sauce
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt sauce, to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper sauce, to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Prep the produce: chop the lettuce, halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, dice the avocado, and chop the pickles. Set aside.
  • Make the sauce: in a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, pickle brine, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate.
  • Season the beef: in a bowl, mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Cook the beef: heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the seasoned beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Warm the rice: heat the cooked brown rice in the microwave or a skillet until hot and fluffy.
  • Assemble the bowls: divide lettuce among 4 bowls. Add warm rice, a portion of the cooked beef, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and pickles.
  • Top and serve: drizzle each bowl with the burger sauce. Garnish with extra pickles or cracked pepper if you like and serve immediately.
  • Meal prep tip: store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving.

Notes

Swap ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb bowl. Add shredded cheddar, pickled jalapeños, or a fried egg if desired.