Name: Big Mac protein bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup white rice; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 6 oz 93% lean ground beef; 1/4 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 3/4 tsp ketchup; 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1.5 oz iceberg lettuce, shredded; 3 tbsp dill pickles, sliced; 13 g dill pickle brine

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

In a small saucepan, combine the rice, water, and a small pinch of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
While the rice simmers, whisk the Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, relish, onion powder, and pickle brine in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Shred the lettuce and set aside.
During the last few minutes of the rice resting, heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and about half the remaining salt. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. Done when is browned and no longer pink, 160°F.
Add the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and the remaining salt to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Fluff the rice with a fork and place it in a bowl. Layer the shredded lettuce over the rice, then top with the seasoned beef and sliced pickles. Drizzle the prepared burger sauce over the entire bowl.

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