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Healthy Burger Bowls

Burger Bowls
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Healthy Burger Bowls are a deconstructed burger salad featuring lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, optional toppings, and a creamy special sauce served over chopped lettuce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking beef and onions)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced or caramelized
  • 4–6 cups chopped butter lettuce or romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced (optional)
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
  • 8 dill pickle slices or chopped pickles
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • For the Special Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles or relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pickle juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. First, prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, finely chopped pickles, garlic powder, pickle juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Set aside.
  2. If desired, caramelize the sliced yellow onion: heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly until softened and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, increase heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef and season with kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Break up the beef as it cooks until fully browned. Drain any excess grease. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. To assemble the bowls, divide the chopped lettuce among serving bowls. Arrange the cooked ground beef, caramelized onions (if using), cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled bacon, dill pickles, sliced avocado, and shredded cheese over the lettuce.
  5. Generously drizzle each bowl with the prepared Special Sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Optional ingredients like bacon, avocado, and cheese can be added for extra flavor and texture.
  • Use coconut aminos as a substitute for soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
  • This recipe is customizable; adjust seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://www.masterthecook.com/healthy-burger-bowls/