Description
Healthy Burger Bowls with Special Sauce offer a nutritious and flavorful twist on traditional burgers by replacing buns with fresh mixed greens and a tangy, creamy homemade sauce. This recipe combines lean ground beef seasoned with smoky spices, topped with fresh avocado, tomato, and onion, making it a satisfying low-carb meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Special Sauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a richer sauce)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (or sugar-free ketchup for a healthier option)
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice (or apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Bowl Assembly
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickles (optional, for topping)
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to evenly distribute the spices, then shape the mixture into 4 even patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are browned on the outside and fully cooked through. Transfer the patties to a plate and keep warm.
- Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, honey (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the mixed greens evenly into four serving bowls. Place a cooked burger patty on top of the greens in each bowl. Arrange avocado slices, tomato slices, red onion, and pickles around the patty for a colorful presentation.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the prepared special sauce generously over each burger patty. Garnish with fresh cilantro or other preferred toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy a healthy, flavor-packed burger bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein option.
- Using Greek yogurt in the special sauce adds creaminess without extra fat.
- For a vegan adaptation, substitute the ground meat with plant-based crumbles and use vegan yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Adjust the spice levels in the patties and sauce to your taste preference.
- Pickles and cilantro are optional but add great texture and flavor contrast.
