This Mediterranean Smashburger Bowl has a juicy and flavorful texture. We prepare this bowl with ground beef, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, dill pickles, red onion, Kalamata olives, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano. This bowl has approximately 480 calories and 9 g of net carbs. We make this bowl in about 25 minutes. This Mediterranean Smashburger Bowl is perfect for quick lunches, easy dinners, busy weeknights, meal prep, family meals, healthy eating, and Mediterranean-inspired meal plans. Greek salad, grilled zucchini, traditional hummus, tzatziki, or roasted eggplant can be served alongside this bowl.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
- No. of Calories: 480 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 27 minutes
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Vessels
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Serving bowls
INGREDIENTS:
SMASHBURGER BEEF:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
BOWL:
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- ½ cup dill pickles
- ¼ cup red onion
- â…“ cup Kalamata olives
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- â…“ cup feta cheese
GREEK-YOGURT SAUCE:
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp water
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- We use ground beef to give this bowl its juicy, savory smashburger flavor and satisfying texture.
TOMATOES:
- Tomatoes are used to add freshness, moisture, and natural sweetness to the bowl. Alternatively, you can use cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
DILL PICKLES:
- We use dill pickles to provide the classic tangy burger flavor and a crisp texture. As an alternative, you can use cornichons or fermented pickles.
FETA CHEESE:
- We use feta cheese to provide a salty Mediterranean flavor and tangy, creamy texture.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt will create a creamy, smooth, and protein-rich sauce for the bowl. As a replacement, you can use plain strained yogurt.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will help provide a rich Mediterranean flavor and nutritious fats to the recipe. Alternatively, you can use avocado oil.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, & water.
- Chop the veggies & slice the olives then stir the beef and seasoning.
- Warm olive oil in the skillet on medium-high flame and include beef in it.
- Firmly press the beef against the skillet so the edges gets brown well then cook the other side for 4 minutes.
- Cook the meat thoroughly after breaking it up into bite-sized pieces.
- Divide romaine lettuce in the bowls and include vegetables as well.
- Include cooked smashburger beef between the bowls then sprinkle cheddar and feta on the bowl.
- Drizzle Greek-yogurt sauce then serve with lemon, oregano, or black pepper as per desire.
TIPS:
- Cook the beef in the hot skillet to get the proper crispy beef edges.
- Avoid overmixing the ground beef for better texture in the recipe.
- Keep the vegetables chilled till needed to serve.
- Include cheese when the beef is warm so you get perfect results.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Tabbouleh Salad
- Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Feta Salad
- Arugula Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Grilled Zucchini
- Roasted Eggplant
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Bell Peppers
- Lemon Herb Broccoli
MEDITERRANEAN DIPS:
- Classic Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Baba Ganoush
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Olive Tapenade
LIGHT ACCOMPANIMENTS:
- Whole-Wheat Pita
- Garlic Herb Flatbread
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Lemon Herb Potatoes
- Stuffed Grape Leaves
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the cooked beef for three days in a covered dish. Store the Greek-yogurt sauce for more than 1 to 3 days. Refrigerate the chopped veggies for almost two days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooked beef for approx. 60 days.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this bowl without cheese?
- Yes, you can simply skip the feta & cheddar cheese.
May we prepare this bowl earlier?
- Yes, you can make the sauce and beef earlier and keep the veggies individually.
Can we prepare this bowl spicier?
- Yes, you can include harissa, red pepper flakes, or cayenne.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 480 kcal
Sodium: 950 mg
Net Carbs: 9 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 5 g
Fats: 36 g
Proteins: 31 g
Portion Size: 4
Total Carbs: 12 g