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Mediterranean Burger Bowl
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Mediterranean Burger Bowl

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 450 g ground beef or lamb
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber-tzatziki or yogurt-based sauce
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta optional, but who are we kidding?
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous or skip grains for a low-carb vibe
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Leaves of romaine or mixed greens for a bed
  • Fresh lemon wedges for finishing

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Season the beef with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until nicely browned and just cooked through, breaking it up as you go.
  • Meanwhile, toss cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion with a pinch of salt. If you’re feeling fancy, squeeze a tiny bit of lemon over them to wake up the flavors.
  • Warm the grains (if using) per package instructions. Fluff them and drizzle a little olive oil for shine.
  • Assemble: lay a bed of greens in each bowl, top with grains, then the cooked beef, and a generous scoop of tzatziki. Scatter tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta over the top.
  • Squeeze a touch more lemon if you like a bright finish, and tuck in a few extra herbs if you’ve got them. Serve immediately and pretend you planned this all along.