Burger Bowls (Printable)
Classic burger flavors in a bowl with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and special sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Ground Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
→ Vegetables & Toppings
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup dill pickle slices
11 - 1 avocado, diced
→ Burger Sauce
12 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp ketchup
14 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
15 - 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
16 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
18 - Pinch of salt and pepper
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Break up meat and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Divide chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large serving bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with equal portions of cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion slices, pickle slices, and diced avocado.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with prepared burger sauce immediately before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get every single burger flavor you love without feeling heavy afterward
- The meal prep game is strong here, and the bowl method actually makes the toppings feel more generous
02 -
- Drain the beef after cooking but dont rinse it, or you will wash away all the seasoning you just added
- The sauce thickens slightly as it sits, so make it a little thinner than you think you need
03 -
- Cook the beef in two batches if your skillet is crowded, or it will steam instead of brown
- Let people assemble their own bowls at the table, it turns dinner into an interactive experience