Ultimate Burger Bowls (Printable)
A deconstructed low-carb bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp greens, and a tangy sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Burger Bowl Base
01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
→ 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 dill pickles
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Burger Sauce
11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
13 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
14 - 1 tablespoon sweet relish
15 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
16 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
→ Optional Toppings
17 - Crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
18 - Sliced avocado
19 - Jalapeño slices
20 - Sesame seeds
# How To Cook:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until thoroughly browned, breaking the meat apart, and drain any excess fat.
02 - Evenly distribute the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese among four serving bowls.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet relish, paprika, and white vinegar until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
04 - Portion the hot, seasoned ground beef over the prepared salad bases in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle the homemade burger sauce generously over the beef. Add desired optional toppings like crumbled bacon, avocado, jalapeños, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This bowl captures the pure joy of a diner style burger without the hassle of forming perfect patties.
- It is endlessly adaptable, meaning picky eaters can build their own perfect dinner right at the table.
02 -
- Drain the ground beef thoroughly or your crisp lettuce will wilt under a pool of grease.
- Mixing the sauce a day in advance allows the vinegar and paprika to meld beautifully.
03 -
- Shredding your own cheese from a block melts better and tastes significantly creamier.
- Let the cooked beef rest for two minutes before adding it to the bowls to keep the greens from wilting.