Amazing Ultimate Burger Bowls (Printable)
A fun, deconstructed way to enjoy classic burger flavors. Served in a convenient bowl with seasoned ground beef, fresh salad fixings, and homemade sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Burger Bowl Base
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
→ For the Salad Base
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
09 - 1/2 cup sliced pickles
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ For the Burger Sauce
11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tbsp ketchup
13 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
14 - 1 tbsp sweet relish
15 - 1/2 tsp paprika
16 - 1 tsp white vinegar
→ Optional Toppings
17 - Crispy bacon, crumbled
18 - Sliced avocado
19 - Jalapeño slices
20 - Sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, stirring to break up the meat, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef is cooking, arrange the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly across 4 serving bowls.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet relish, paprika, and white vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
04 - Divide the cooked ground beef mixture evenly and spoon it over the top of the prepared salad bases in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle the burger sauce generously over each bowl. Top with optional ingredients such as crumbled crispy bacon, sliced avocado, jalapeño slices, or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the classic comfort flavors without the post-meal carb crash.
- It is incredibly fast to throw together, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
02 -
- Hot meat on cold lettuce can cause the greens to wilt fast, so try to drain the beef well before adding it to the bowl.
- The sauce needs to sit for five minutes after whisking to really meld the flavors together.
03 -
- Crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch that takes this bowl to a whole new level.
- Roasting the cherry tomatoes for a few minutes adds a sweetness that balances the salty beef.