Burger Bites Power Bowl

10 min

4 servings

Tight on time but craving a burger? Ditch the grill and grab a steamer; mini burgs are ready in 5 minutes in the microwave. Turn burger toppings into a nutrient-dense salad to get your daily dose of veggies all in one, delicious bowl. The best part? This recipe is totally gluten free!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Cheesy Fries Seasoning or Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 2 beefsteak tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 6 cups leafy greens
  • 1⁄3 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup prepared Big Burger Sauce or Ranch Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Big Burger Sauce Mix
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp relish
  • 1⁄3 cup milk
  • 1 cup Creamy Ranch Dip, prepared
  • 3 tbsp Creamy Ranch Dip Mix
  • 1 cup light sour cream, or yogurt
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine beef and seasoning. Form into 12 equal balls and place in Multipurpose Steamer. Slightly flatten each ball. Cover and microwave on high 5 min.
  2. Meanwhile, chop tomatoes and cucumber. Divide veggies and greens between four bowls.
  3. When burger bites are cooked, top steamer with Multipurpose Tray and strain excess liquid.
  4. Top each bowl with three burger bites, cheese, and 1 tbsp sauce. Add additional toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 280, Fat 16 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.5 0 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 23 g.

Tips

Streamline prep and skip the burger bites—just crumble ground meat into a steamer and cook as directed above. Pro tip: use Ground Meat Separator to break up meat halfway through cooking.

Prep a double batch of Big Burger Sauce and refrigerate up to 1 week—it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1⁄2 cup fries or 1 small multigrain roll.