Burger Bowls (Printable version)
Classic burger flavors served fresh in a bowl with seasoned beef, crisp veggies, and creamy 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
# How To:
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 stir occasionally until browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
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 well combined. Set aside.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large serving bowls to create the base.
04 - Top each lettuce bowl with equal portions of the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, pickle slices, and diced avocado.
05 - Drizzle the prepared burger sauce over each bowl just before serving.
06 - Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that perfect cheeseburger satisfaction without the bread haze afterward
- Everything meal preps beautifully and actually tastes better on day two
02 -
- Dont skip draining the beef or your bowls will be swimming in grease
- The sauce needs at least 10 minutes in the fridge for flavors to meld
03 -
- Slice your pickles extra thin so they distribute evenly through every bite
- Sprinkle a little extra smoked paprika on top just before serving