Burger Bowls (Print Version)
Classic cheeseburger flavors served fresh in a bowl with seasoned beef, crisp vegetables, and homemade sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Ground Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ 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 - ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup dill pickle slices
11 - 1 avocado, diced
→ Burger Sauce
12 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp ketchup
14 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
15 - 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
16 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
17 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
18 - Pinch of salt and pepper
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, approximately 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large serving bowls, creating a bed of greens for each portion.
04 - Distribute the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, pickle slices, and diced avocado equally over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle the prepared burger sauce generously over each bowl. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that nostalgic cheeseburger taste while keeping things light and fresh
- Meal prep becomes exciting when you look forward to these bowls all week
02 -
- Draining excess fat from the beef prevents the lettuce from getting soggy
- The sauce needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge for flavors to meld properly
03 -
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded bags for better melting
- Let the beef rest in the spice blend for 10 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor