Description
Burger bowls are a flavorful twist on the classic burger, offering all your favorite toppings without the guilt. Picture tender ground beef, crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy cheese, all beautifully arranged in a bowl. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual dinners, these customizable bowls are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something hearty yet fresh.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups romaine or butter lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1/4 cup burger sauce (mix of mayo, ketchup, and mustard)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the vegetables by chopping the lettuce and halving the tomatoes.
- In individual bowls, layer chopped lettuce as the base followed by seasoned beef, tomatoes, cheese, and pickles.
- Drizzle with burger sauce right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or lentils. Feel free to add toppings like avocado or crispy onions for extra flavor.