Ultimate Burger Bowls (Printer-Friendly)
A fun, deconstructed way to enjoy classic burger flavors in a bowl. Packed with fresh veggies, seasoned beef, and a creamy sauce.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Burger Bowl Base
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ 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 - ½ cup diced red onion
09 - ½ cup sliced pickles
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ For the Burger Sauce
11 - ½ cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tbsp ketchup
13 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
14 - 1 tbsp sweet relish
15 - ½ tsp paprika
16 - 1 tsp white vinegar
→ Optional Toppings
17 - Crispy bacon, crumbled
18 - Sliced avocado
19 - Jalapeño slices
20 - Sesame seeds
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until fully browned, then drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, arrange chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and shredded cheese evenly in 4 serving bowls.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, paprika, and vinegar to make the burger sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Divide the cooked ground beef over the salad bowls.
05 - Drizzle burger sauce generously over each bowl and top with your preferred optional toppings such as bacon, avocado, or jalapeños.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It is incredibly forgiving, so you can toss in whatever veggies are wilting in the fridge.
- The sauce ties everything together with that classic drive thru flavor but tastes infinitely fresher.
02 -
- I tried using lean turkey once, and it just did not have the juices to carry the seasoning, so stick to 80/20 beef for the best texture.
- Let the sauce sit in the fridge for ten minutes before serving, because the flavors meld together beautifully in that short time.
03 -
- Crisp up your bacon in the oven while the beef cooks to save stovetop space and reduce cleanup.
- If you want the cheese to melt, toss it into the hot beef pan for ten seconds before scooping it over the salad.