Hamburger Bowls
These healthy hamburger bowls are a perfect way to hit the spot when craving a burger! With elevated ingredients including air fried sweet potato fries, pickled red onions, and a spicy arugula base, they’re a great option for a high protein, lower carb meal.
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Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
To make the burger patties
- 1.25 lb lean ground beef use a standard package, get as lean as possible
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoon quinoa flakes or breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce you can also use balsamic vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
To make the sweet potatoes
- 2 small sweet potatoes peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
To make the special burger sauce
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon lime juice adjust according to taste preference
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust according to taste preference
Burger bowl toppings/garnishes
- Salad greens arugula or romaine lettuce
- pickled onions
- feta cheese
- cherry tomatoes
- avocado slices
Instructions
To make the burger patties
- Combine all burger patty ingredients into a large mixing bowl and incorporate with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.1.25 lb lean ground beef, 1 egg, 3 tablespoon quinoa flakes, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Flatt patty mixture into a flat disc and score meat, dividing it up into 6 equal parts. Take each part and form a burger patty about 1.5" thick, and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
- With the back of a spoon, indent a small circle into the center of the burger patty to avoid the burgers puffing up during cooking.
- Cook in a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat or a grill until desired doneness is reached. For medium rare, cook for about 5 minutes per side.
To make the sweet potato wedges
- In a bowl, combine the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and herbs and spices. Toss well then place in a 375 degree preheated air fryer or oven for about 12-14 minutes. See detailed instructions in my air fryer sweet potato wedge recipe.2 small sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
To make the special burger sauce
- Combine the Greek yogurt, lime juice and hot sauce in a small jar and stir/shake till well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.¼ cup Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Assemble the hamburger bowls
- In a bowl, layer the salad greens then the sweet potato wedges and place a burger patty on top. Add desired garnishes and drizzle with special sauce. Add desired toppings and enjoy!Salad greens, pickled onions, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices
Notes
Nutrition facts are calculated without the garnishes and toppings.
Store cooked burger patties in the fridge for 3-5 days
Nutrition
Serving: 6servings | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6228IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg
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