Description
Experience the joy of a classic burger without the carbs with this Healthy Burger in a Bowl recipe. This delightful meal combines lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy burger sauce, all nestled on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 20 minutes and is customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or whipping up a satisfying dinner after a busy day, this protein-packed bowl is gluten-free and low-calorie, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 2 large pickles (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Layer chopped romaine in bowls; top with cooked beef and desired toppings.
- Drizzle with prepared sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg