# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
02 - ½ tsp salt
03 - ¼ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp onion powder
→ Base (choose one)
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - Heat skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook while breaking up with spoon until browned and cooked through, approximately 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Wash and chop lettuce if using fresh greens. For grain or cauliflower rice bases, cook according to package directions and set aside.
03 - Halve cherry tomatoes, slice dill pickles into rounds, and thinly slice red onion. Prepare optional additions: cook bacon until crisp, slice avocado, or fry eggs to desired doneness.
04 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in mixing bowl until completely smooth and uniform. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Divide prepared base among 4 serving bowls or meal prep containers. Layer with seasoned meat, cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded cheese. Drizzle generously with burger sauce.
06 - Top with optional additions such as sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, fresh jalapeño slices, or fried eggs. Serve immediately while components are fresh.
