Description
This Simple and Fresh Burger Bowls Recipe delivers all the classic burger flavors in a lighter, bun-free bowl that’s perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or a fresh comfort-food fix.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Dill pickles, sliced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add ground meat.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook until browned, breaking the meat into crumbles, then drain excess grease.
- In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt or mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Wash and chop lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and pickles.
- Assemble bowls with lettuce as the base, followed by warm meat and fresh toppings.
- Drizzle with burger sauce or serve sauce on the side.
Notes
Keep ingredients stored separately for meal prep. Let everyone customize their own bowl with favorite toppings or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American