# Ingredient List:
→ Protein
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
→ Base
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice (alternative)
→ 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
→ Burger-Style Sauce
12 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
14 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Add-Ons
18 - 1 avocado, sliced
19 - 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
20 - Fresh jalapeño slices
21 - 4 fried eggs
# Directions:
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, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Wash and chop lettuce if using leafy base. For grains or cauliflower rice, cook according to package directions.
03 - Halve cherry tomatoes, slice pickles and red onion. Prepare any optional additions such as cooking bacon, slicing avocado, or frying eggs.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Divide the chosen base among 4 serving bowls. Top each with cooked meat, cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded cheese. Drizzle generously with the prepared burger sauce.
06 - Enhance with desired extras including sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, fresh jalapeño slices, or a fried egg.
