Craving the delicious taste of a juicy burger but trying to keep things light and healthy? Look no further! My Burger Bowls Recipe delivers all the satisfying flavors of your favorite burger – think savory beef, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, and tangy sauce – without the bun. It’s quick to prepare, incredibly customizable, and bursting with goodness. Plus, it’s a family favorite in my house – even the picky eaters devour it!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I remember summer evenings grilling burgers with my dad. The aroma alone transported me to a happy place. Now, with busy weeknights, that tradition isn’t always feasible. Enter: the Burger Bowls Recipe. It captures that nostalgic flavor without the fuss, offering a lighter, healthier way to enjoy those childhood memories. It’s the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef (lean or regular, your preference)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Base and Toppings:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- Optional: avocado slices, cooked bacon bits, fried egg
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon.
- Season The Meat: Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four bowls.
- Add the Beef: Top each bowl with a generous portion of the cooked ground beef.
- Sprinkle Time: Add shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion, and pickle chips to each bowl.
- Drizzle, Drizzle: Drizzle ketchup and mustard over each bowl.
- Optional Enhancements: Add avocado slices, bacon bits, or a fried egg, if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Burger Bowls Recipe while everything is fresh and flavorful!
Burger Bowls Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, Salt and pepper
- Divide chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four bowls.4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- Top each bowl with a generous portion of the cooked ground beef.1 pound ground beef
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion, and pickle chips to each bowl.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
- Drizzle ketchup and mustard over each bowl.1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- Add avocado slices, bacon bits, or a fried egg, if desired.Optional avocado slices, cooked bacon bits, fried egg
- Enjoy your Burger Bowls Recipe while everything is fresh and flavorful!
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