Grilled Slider Bowls
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If you're a fellow burger lover but you want something a little lighter, these grilled slider bowls will be your new healthy burger alternative go-to! Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a lower calorie fast-food swap, this one won't disappoint!
Quick Look: Grilled Slider Bowls
- 🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 4
- 📊 Calories: 223 per serving
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If you want to add another delicious beef recipe to your meal plan this week, be sure to try my Healthier Hamburger Helper! My kids love it and all of their friends request it when they come to our house!
Why You'll Love The Recipe
✔️ High-Protein - This high protein recipe is over 40% protein! Not to mention you'll get good iron in from the beef.
✔️ Kid Friendly - The small sliders are perfect to serve to kids. Let's face it, most kids eat with their eyes first and it's perfect for little hands. You can also serve the ingredients separate if they don't want to mix it.
✔️ Easy Preparation- Heat up the grill or use your favorite grill pan! You won't need to dirty many dishes with this recipe and it's super easy to make.
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Select Ingredients
- Lean ground beef - I prefer 93-96% lean ground beef to keep the saturated fat content lower.
- Burger seasoning - I prefer Montreal Steak Seasoning for the burgers for a little kick!
- Romaine - You can grab pre-washed, chopped romaine to save time
- Cherry tomatoes - These are great quartered in this recipe
- Sauce Ingredients - Plain Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, paprika, salt
- Pickled Onions & Pickles - It's easiest to grab these from a jar but you can also make your own!
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ Shape the Patties Evenly - Smaller slider patties cook quickly, so keep them the same thickness to prevent overcooking. Press a small thumb indent in the center so they stay flat on the grill.
➡️ Use Salad Mix to Save Time: A shredded romaine mix gives great crunch and makes assembly super quick.
➡️ Add More Toppings: Shredded cheddar and onion straws would be a great addition!
My Southwest Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet is another lean beef recipe that is delicious and packed with so many great nutrients! It's a family favorite in my house.
What To Serve With Grilled Slider Bowls
- French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries would be perfect with this recipe to give it the full burger vibe! The recipe is fairly low calorie so you have plenty of room to add to it.
- Fruit would be another good carbohydrate option to pair with this recipe.
How to Make Grilled Slider Bowls
Step 1: Combine all dressing ingredients into a mixing bowl. Refrigerate while you assemble the bowls.
Step 2: Patty beef into 2 oz rounds for the sliders. Grill until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Assemble the bowls with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and burgers. Top with dressing and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can prep the salad base and the dressing a day in advance. Keep the grilled patties separate and assemble the bowls just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
Absolutely! Swap the Greek yogurt in the dressing with a dairy-free yogurt or mayonnaise alternative. This keeps the dressing creamy without adding dairy.
Leafy greens like romaine, spinach, or mixed greens are great. You can also add cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, roasted peppers, or corn for extra flavor and crunch.
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Grilled Slider Bowls
Ingredients
Salad Bowl
- 1 lb 95 percent lean ground beef
- 1 ½ teaspoon Mccormick's montreal steak seasoning
- 1 head Romaine
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 serving Pickles sliced
- 1 serving Pickled onions
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes chopped
Sauce
- ¾ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Patty out sliders into 2 oz rounds. Season with Montreal steak seasoning.
- Grill until fully cooked and internal temp reaches 160 degrees F.
- While sliders are grilling, make up the bowls. Place chopped romaine on the bottom and top with chopped cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, and pickles.
- Next make the sauce. Mix yogurt, mustard, ketchup, salt and paprika. Stir well.
- Top salad mixture with 2 sliders each then drizzle with sauce.
I love a good burger and this recipe gives me just that with extra veggies! And the sauce is so delicious!
My cheeseburger-loving son asked for seconds of this salad. I loved how easy it was to throw together. Will be making again for sure.