Why I Love This Recipe

Sometimes you’re craving a really good cheeseburger, but not necessarily the bun that goes with it. That’s exactly where these burger bowls come in. You still get the juicy beef, melty cheese, crunchy pickles, and that irresistible burger sauce, just piled into a bowl that’s fresh, filling, and easy enough to throw together any night of the week.

Enjoying The Leftovers

This is one of my favorite meal prep lunches because everyone can build their own bowl exactly how they like it. I keep all the toppings separate and assemble everything right before eating so every bite stays fresh and crunchy.

Storing

Store the cooked ground beef, chopped lettuce, burger sauce, and toppings in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Slice the avocado fresh when you’re ready to serve to keep it from browning.

Reheating

Warm the ground beef until heated through, then pile it over the lettuce with your favorite toppings. Finish with a generous drizzle of burger sauce because that’s what makes the whole bowl taste like your favorite cheeseburger.

Cailee holding a bowl of ground beef, pickled onions, tomatoes, grated cheese on a bed of lettuce topped with jalapeños and salad dressing.
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Burger Bowls

All the best parts of a cheeseburger are packed into these Burger Bowls. Seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, fresh toppings, and a creamy homemade burger sauce come together for a quick, high-protein dinner that satisfies every burger craving without ever missing the bun.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients

For the ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
For the burger sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp dill relish
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle juice from a jar of sweet pickles
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Optional toppings
  • Chopped romaine lettuce
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped dill pickles
  • Chopped grape tomatoes
  • Pickled red onion or regular
  • Avocado
  • Bacon
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Instructions

  • Preheat a skillet to medium heat. Once hot add in the ground beef and cook about 5-7 minutes until fully brown.
  • Once the meat is near finished add in the seasonings. Mix well and leave on the pan a few more minutes until cooked.
  • To make the burger sauce, add the mayo, ketchup, dill relish, sweet pickle juice, and garlic powder to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined, then refrigerate until you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • To a bowl add romaine lettuce, the cooked ground beef, any of the toppings you’d like, and then the dressing. Enjoy!

Equipment

saute pan
measuring cups
mixing bowls
cutting board

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 37g | Fiber: 0.4g