Easy High Protein Burger Bowls (with Healthy Special Sauce!)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is often less expensive and still nutritious.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Sliced cucumbers provide crunch without the cost of avocado.

Turn on the burner to medium heat and place a stove top pan on it.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan.

Add 1 lb of lean ground beef (chicken or turkey) to the pan and break it up.

Season the meat with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.75 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 2 teaspoons of mustard.

Optionally, add crushed red pepper for extra kick.

Cook the mixture for around 5 to 8 minutes or until the beef is browned.

In a bowl, add 1 to 2 cups of leafy greens (spring mix).

Add a few slices of chopped onion, some tomatoes, and pickle slices to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of bacon bits to the bowl.

For an optional carb source, add cooked baby potatoes, homemade sweet potato fries, rice, or quinoa.

Add half of the cooked burger mix to the bowl and sprinkle on 0.25 cup of shredded cheese.

To make a sauce, mix together 0.5 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of relish, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and a pinch of black pepper and salt.

Top the bowl with the sauce and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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