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Healthy Hamburger Bowl for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Emily

Healthy Hamburger Bowl

Satisfy your burger cravings without the heavy bun in this nutrient-dense, grain-free hamburger bowl. It combines seasoned lean ground beef with fresh, crisp greens and classic burger toppings for a quick, family-friendly weeknight dinner that is both high in protein and completely customisable to your preference.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 8 cups Leafy Greens (Romaine or iceberg)
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles, sliced thin
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Pickle Juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp Paprika

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula.
  3. Season beef with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Brown the meat for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains.
  5. Divide leafy greens evenly among four serving bowls.
  6. Top greens with 4 ounces of browned beef per bowl.
  7. Distribute tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded cheese over each bowl.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, and seasonings to create the sauce.
  9. Drizzle the sauce over the bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Store the cooked beef and vegetables in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use grass-fed beef for a higher nutrient profile. You can substitute the cheddar for pepper jack if you prefer a little heat.