# What you need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
10 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
18 - 1 tbsp ketchup
19 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
20 - 1/2 tsp paprika
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to make it:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - If using lettuce, wash and chop it. For grains or cauliflower rice, cook according to package directions.
03 - Slice cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion. Prepare any optional add-ons such as cooking bacon, slicing avocado, or frying eggs.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
05 - Divide the base among 4 bowls. Top with cooked meat, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and shredded cheese. Drizzle generously with the burger sauce.
06 - Add any desired extras such as avocado, bacon, jalapeño slices, or a fried egg.
