Quick & Healthy Burger Bowls

If you love the flavours of a classic burger but want something lighter and quicker for weeknight dinners, these burger bowls are the answer.

Seasoned beef mince cooked with onion and spices, served over rice and loaded with fresh salad, pickles and a creamy burger-style sauce. All the comfort of a burger, without the bun.

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Recipe Details

Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Beef

• 500 g beef mince
• 1 brown onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander seed
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Bowl toppings

• Cooked rice (enough for 4 bowls)
• Shredded lettuce
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Pickled red onion
• Avocado, sliced
• Cucumber, sliced
• Burger pickles, sliced
• Beetroot, sliced
• Corn kernels
• Cheese, grated or sliced

Burger sauce

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1–2 tsp pickle juice (to taste)

Method

1. Cook the rice according to packet instructions and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Add the beef mince, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, then stir through the paprika, ground coriander seed, salt and pepper. Cook for a further 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
4. To make the sauce, mix the mayonnaise, Greek yoghurt, ketchup, mustard and pickle juice in a small bowl until smooth.
5. Divide the rice between bowls. Top with the seasoned beef, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot, corn, avocado, pickles, pickled onion and cheese.
6. Drizzle generously with the burger sauce and serve.

These burger bowls are fast, fresh and family-friendly — perfect for busy nights when you want something satisfying without a lot of prep.

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