Burger Bites Power Bowl
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
- 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.
- Meanwhile, chop tomatoes and cucumber. Divide veggies and greens between four bowls.
- When burger bites are cooked, top steamer with Multipurpose Tray and strain excess liquid.
- Top each bowl with three burger bites, cheese, and 1 tbsp sauce. Add additional toppings, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
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.