A crave-worthy twist on the classic cheeseburger with seasoned beef, crisp veggies, cheese, and tangy sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
02 - ½ tsp salt
03 - ¼ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp onion powder
→ Base
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice (alternative)
→ Toppings
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
10 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
→ Optional Add-Ons
12 - 1 avocado, sliced
13 - 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
14 - Fresh jalapeño slices
15 - 4 fried eggs
→ Burger-Style Sauce
16 - ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
18 - 1 tbsp ketchup
19 - ½ tsp garlic powder
20 - ½ tsp paprika
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook while breaking up with a spoon until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Wash and chop lettuce for a fresh base. Alternatively, cook quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice according to package directions if choosing grain options.
03 - Halve cherry tomatoes, slice dill pickles into rounds, and thinly slice red onion. Prepare any optional additions: cook bacon until crispy, slice avocado, or fry eggs to desired doneness.
04 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
05 - Divide base evenly among four serving bowls. Layer with cooked meat, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and shredded cheese. Drizzle generously with prepared burger sauce.
06 - Top with avocado slices, crumbled bacon, fresh jalapeño, or a fried egg if desired. Serve immediately while components are fresh and meat is warm.
