Healthy Burger Bowls: A Veggie and Protein-Packed Dinner You’ll Crave Every Week”
If you’ve ever craved a juicy burger but didn’t want the sluggish, post-meal crash that comes with the bun and fries—this Burger Bowl recipe is your new go-to. It delivers all the flavor and satisfaction of a classic burger joint meal, but with ingredients that support steady energy, balanced blood sugar, and a calm, happy nervous system.
As a nutrition coach who helps women escape the cycle of burnout and fatigue, I love creating meals that check three boxes:
✅ Protein-rich to keep you full and energized
✅ Balanced with fiber and healthy fats to prevent cravings
✅ Simple enough to make on a busy weeknight
These Burger Bowls do exactly that. They’re loaded with lean protein, roasted veggies for slow-digesting carbs, and a crave-worthy fry sauce that ties it all together (without the drive-thru ingredients).
You’ll love how this meal feels—satisfying but not heavy, energizing but not overwhelming. It’s a blood-sugar-friendly comfort meal that helps you stay on track with your health goals without sacrificing flavor or joy.
BURGER INGREDIENTS:
Serves: 4-5
16 oz extra lean ground beef 90-96%
1 egg
1/4 cup almond flour or bread crumbs
2-3 tbs grilling seasoning blend (Or I will use 1-2 tbsp. of each: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, light salt, pepper)
SIDES:
Roasted Sliced Baby Red Potatoes
Roasted Broccoli
Shredded lettuce
Tomato
Pickles
Red onion
Sliced cheese (I used sliced goat cheese)
Fry Sauce: 1 tbs of each Avocado Oil Mayo, Ketchup, mustard, pickle juice and a sprinkle of pepper and garlic powder.
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400.
Chop your baby red potatoes in half and add to a bowl. Cover them lightly in 1-2 tbs Avocado Oil, and generously with seasoning. Repeat with broccoli. Everything can bake at 400 on a Non-Toxic Baking Sheet for ~25 mins (less time for broccoli if you don’t like it too crispy).
Add all burger ingredients to a mixing bowl, then separate and shape into 4 patties.
On a hot Non-Toxic Skillet, cook burgers on each side for around 2-2.5 minutes. Top with cheese once flipped the first time, and cover to allow cheese to melt. Sautee sliced onions on the pan with them.
Add roasted potatoes, broccoli, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, sauteed onions, and burger to your bowl.
Can top with homemade fry sauce (1 tbs of each: Avocado Oil Mayo, Ketchup, mustard, pickle juice and a sprinkle of pepper and garlic powder).
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