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Name: Healthy Burger Bowls with Special Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; romaine lettuce; tomatoes; pickles; red onion; 1/4 cup mayo; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 1 tbsp pickle juice; 1 tbsp dill relish; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp paprika

Healthy burger bowls with special sauce are the perfect way to get your burger fix with even more fresh veggies and flavor.

By Jason Miller, Weeknight Cook & Household Coordinator

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minServes: 4

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There is a reason beef remains the centerpiece of so many memorable meals — when cooked well, nothing else quite matches its richness and depth. This healthy burger bowls with special sauce makes the most of that potential with a recipe that balances bold seasoning with straightforward technique, delivering impressive results without requiring advanced skills.

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Ingredients

For the Beef

1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Bowl

romaine lettuce
tomatoes
pickles
red onion

For the Special Sauce

1/4 cup mayo
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp pickle juice
1 tbsp dill relish
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika

Nutrition (Per 4 servings)*

334

Calories

28g

Protein

26g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Fiber

818mg

Sodium

* AI-estimated values only — not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.

Instructions

Prepare the Beef

Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and spices. Brown the beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is fully cooked through.

Make the Special Sauce

While the beef is browning, make the special sauce. Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.

Assemble the Bowls

Assemble your burger bowls. Start with romaine lettuce then add the toppings and cooked ground beef. Drizzle the special sauce over everything and then enjoy!