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

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (Can substitute ground chicken, turkey, or plant‑based ground meat)
• 1 Tbsp Neutral Oil (Canola, vegetable, or any high‑smoke‑point oil)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 0.75 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tsp Mustard (For seasoning the meat; any yellow or Dijon works)
• 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Optional for extra heat)
• 3 cups Spring Mix Greens (Can substitute any leafy salad mix)
• 0.25 cup Onion (Thinly sliced or diced)
• 0.5 cup Tomatoes (Diced; any ripe tomato works)
• 0.25 cup Pickle Slices (Dill pickles preferred)
• 1 Tbsp Bacon Bits (Can use real cooked bacon crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Sharp cheddar works best)
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (Full‑fat for best flavor)
• 1 Tbsp Mustard (for sauce)
• 1 Tbsp Ketchup
• 1 Tbsp Relish (Sweet pickle relish)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (for sauce)
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika (for sauce)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder (for sauce)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder (for sauce)
• 1 cup Cooked Baby Potatoes (Optional carb; can be roasted or boiled)

Instructions

1. Heat the Pan

   Place a stovetop skillet over medium heat and let it warm for about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

2. Add Oil

   Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the hot skillet, swirling to coat the surface.

   Time: PT30S

3. Brown the Ground Meat

   Add 1 lb of lean ground beef (or chicken/turkey) to the pan. Break it up with a spatula or meat chopper and sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp mustard, and optional crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–8 minutes until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink.

   Time: PT7M

4. Prepare the Yogurt Sauce

   While the meat cooks, combine 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 Tbsp mustard, 1 Tbsp ketchup, 1 Tbsp relish, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

5. Chop the Fresh Toppings

   Dice the onion, halve the tomatoes, slice the pickles, and measure out the spring‑mix greens, bacon bits, and shredded cheese.

   Time: PT3M

6. Assemble the Bowls

   Divide the greens between two serving bowls. Add half of the cooked meat to each bowl, then top with onion, tomatoes, pickle slices, bacon bits, and a quarter‑cup shredded cheese. If using a carb, add ½ cup cooked baby potatoes (or your chosen carb) to each bowl.

   Time: PT2M

7. Finish with Sauce

   Drizzle the prepared Greek‑yogurt sauce over each bowl or serve on the side for dipping.

   Time: PT30S

8. Serve

   Enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days for meal‑prep.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

950

Protein

60 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

55 g

Fiber

5 g