These delicious burger bowls have a recipe to fit any craving. Teriyaki is full of tropical Asian flavors with green onion and grilled pineapple. Greek offers chewy farro and herby Mediterranean flavors. The burrito burger bowl has smoky Mexican flavor, and the cheeseburger bowl is full of classic burger toppings like cheddar cheese and pickles. Each bowl is high in protein from the lean ground beef and contain healthy fats like avocado and Greek yogurt for a balanced meal that satisfies every time!
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We know what you're probably thinking right now, "But where are the buns? Burgers aren't complete without buns!" Yes, we will never argue the fact that a burger is always delicious when served on a bun, always! But if you're part of our premium group, you know that one of our goals for 2021 was to include more plants in our diet. No, not house plants, plants as in veggies!
Eating more plants in the summertime is usually pretty easy for us because, hello, big salads! But sometimes, we aren't in the mood for a salad and are looking for something more substantial that includes a lean source of protein, carbs, veggies, and heart-healthy fats to carry us through the day. That's where these lean beef burger bowls come into play!
Each bowl contains a serving of grains (carbs), at least two different veggies, sometimes fruit, and a 4 ounce serving of lean beef protein. We went with a lean beef burger in these recipes because burgers just hit different in the summertime!
A 3 oz cooked portion of lean beef (approx. 4 ounces raw) contains 10 essential nutrients and just 170 calories! If you're wondering what type of beef is considered lean, check this out!
A cut of fresh meat is considered “lean” when it contains less than 10 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less than 95 mg of cholesterol per 100 grams (3½ oz) uncooked portion. This amount is equivalent to a 3 oz (85 grams) cooked portion known as the RACC (Reference Amount Customarily Consumed).
Per 100 grams:
Less than 10 grams of total fat
4.5 grams or less of saturated fat
Less than 95 mg of cholesterol
In these burger recipes, we used 93% lean ground beef. Buying Ground Beef that’s 93% lean (or leaner), provides great flavor and convenience in a lean package.
This versatile steak can be used in a multitude of ways. Whether cubed for kabobs, sliced into strips for stir-fry, or grilled straight up as a steak, you can count on Top Sirloin for good value and great flavor.
With nicknames like New York Strip or Kansas City Steak, you’ve probably enjoyed a Strip Steak at home or at a restaurant! Delicious beefy taste and lots of mealtime versatility make this cut a popular choice!
There’s a good reason it’s called the Tenderloin. This steak ranks as the #1 most tender! It has a delicate beef flavor that can't be beaten!
So, when you go bold and make recipes like these burger bowls that contain lean beef and several plants, you are getting the health benefits from both! You're getting the 10 essential nutrients, including protein, zinc, iron, and B vitamins that support a heart-healthy lifestyle from the beef, plus fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and lots of textures from the fruits and veggies! It's a combination that wins every time!
So, whether you're a carnivore who is trying to include more plants in their diet or someone who is looking for alternative ways to add more lean protein to their weekly menu, these lean beef burger bowls, with FOUR options, are the best place to start!
Here's to enjoying the best flavors of summer burgers all year long in a balanced and nutritious way! Let's dive into the recipes! Each recipe below serves four. Feel free to make half of two recipes one week or rotate through the recipes by week. Heck, you can also turn these lean beef burger bowls into a "build your own" bowl station at your next summer BBQ and give your guests endless options for creating something they like! Plus, you'd be teaching them about building a better-for-you lean beef + plant-based meal. We will take that as a win any day!
The Greek Burger Bowl
INGREDIENTS:
For Burgers
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
¼ cup finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ tsp dried dill
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
For Serving
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
½ cup chopped parsley
2 cups uncooked farro, cooked according to package directions
1 pita, toasted and sliced into 8 wedges
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tsp sea salt
⅛ teaspoon cracked pepper
The Burrito Burger Bowl
INGREDIENTS:
For Burgers
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
For Serving
1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup pico de gallo
½ cup prepared guacamole
1 cup drained black beans
½ cup salsa
The Teriyaki Burger Bowl
INGREDIENTS:
For Burgers
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup minced green onion
For Serving
1 ½ cups uncooked instant white or jasmine rice, cooked according to package directions
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 pineapple slices
1 cup coarsely chopped red onion
2 cups chopped leafy lettuce
¼ cup chopped cashews
½ cup teriyaki sauce
The Deconstructed Cheeseburger Bowl
INGREDIENTS:
For Burgers
1 lb. ground beef
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, cooked according to package directions
These delicious burger bowls have a recipe to fit any craving. Teriyaki is full of tropical Asian flavors with green onion and grilled pineapple. Greek offers chewy farro and herby Mediterranean flavors. The burrito bowl has smoky Mexican flavor and cheeseburger is full of classic burger toppings like cheddar cheese and pickles. Each bowl is not only high in protein from the lean ground beef, but also contains healthy fats like avocado and Greek yogurt for a nutritious meal that satisfies!
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword burger, dinner, lean beef, lunch
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 minutesminutes
Total Time 18 minutesminutes
Servings 4meals
Author Meal Prep on Fleek
Ingredients
Greek Burger Bowl
For Burgers
1lb.93% lean ground beef
¼cupfinely chopped white onion
2tablespoonfinely chopped fresh mint
1teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried dill
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonblack pepper
For Serving
1cupgrape tomatoeshalved
1cupcucumberpeeled and chopped
½cupchopped parsley
2cupsuncooked farrocooked according to package directions
1pitatoasted and sliced into 8 wedges
½cupGreek yogurt
2tablespoonlemon juice
½teaspoonsea salt
⅛teaspooncracked pepper
Burrito Burger Bowl
For Burgers
1lb.93% lean ground beef
1tablespooncumin
2teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonsea salt
For Serving
1 ½cupsuncooked instant brown ricecooked according to package directions
1cuppico de gallo
½cupprepared guacamole
1cupdrained black beans
½cupsalsa
Teriyaki Burger Bowl
For Burgers
1lb.93% lean ground beef
¼cupteriyaki sauce
¼cupminced green onion
For Serving
1 ½cupsuncooked instant white or jasmine ricecooked according to package directions
1tablespoonolive oil
8pineapple slices
1cupcoarsely chopped red onion
2cupschopped leafy lettuce
¼cupchopped cashews
½cupteriyaki sauce
Deconstructed Cheeseburger Bowl
For Burgers
1lb.93% lean ground beef
¼cupWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonmustard powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonblack pepper
For Serving
1 ½cupsuncooked quinoacooked according to package directions
2cupsshredded lettuce
1cupchopped tomato
½cupshredded cheddar cheese
¼cupsliced pickles
½medium avocadosliced
⅓cupDijon mustard
2tablespoonhoney
Instructions
Greek Burger Bowl
Combine ingredients for burgers in a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 equal burger patties.
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grease with cooking spray. Cook burgers for 7-8 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Cook until an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide sauce between small sauce cups.
Divide cooked farro between 4 meal prep containers. Top each with 1 burger patty, cucumber, tomato, parsley and 2 pita wedges.
Burrito Burger Bowl
Combine ingredients for burgers in a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 equal burger patties.
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grease with cooking spray. Cook burgers for 7-8 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Cook until an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Divide cooked brown rice between 4 meal prep containers. Top each with a burger patty, pico de gallo, guacamole and black beans. Divide salsa between 4 small sauce cups.
Teriyaki Burger Bowl
Combine ingredients for burgers in a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 equal burger patties.
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grease with cooking spray. Cook burgers for 7-8 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Cook until an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Remove burgers from grill. Drizzle pineapple and red onion with olive oil and place on grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Divide cooked rice between 4 meal prep containers. Top each with a burger patty. Add pineapple slices, red onion, lettuce and cashews. Divide teriyaki sauce between small sauce cups.
Deconstructed Cheeseburger Bowl
Combine ingredients for burgers in a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 equal burger patties.
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grease with cooking spray. Cook burgers for 7-8 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Cook until an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Divide quinoa between 4 meal prep containers. Top each with a burger patty. Add lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, sliced pickles, and sliced avocado.
Stir together honey and mustard in a small bowl and divide between 4 small sauce cups.
Notes
*Please note that each of these recipes makes FOUR meals! We suggest making one recipe per week!