Burger Bowl
Bringing the flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a fresh, fork-friendly meal. It’s a simple, customizable dinner that delivers all the comfort of a burger without the bun.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Beef
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
For the Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- Optional spices, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
For the Bowls
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced pickles
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- French fries, for serving, optional
Method:
Start CookingCook the Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook for about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice until smooth.
- If desired, add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for extra flavor. Set aside.
Prepare the Bowls
- Divide the chopped romaine lettuce between serving bowls.
- Top with cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, sliced pickles, red onion, and shredded cheese.
Finish and Serve
- Drizzle the burger sauce over the bowls or serve it on the side.
- Add fries on top or on the side if desired. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Let the beef brown well before stirring to develop deeper flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Use burger seasoning instead of individual spices if you prefer.
- Use any greens mix instead of romaine such as iceberg, arugula, or spring mix.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack or American cheese.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or peppers for extra flavor.
- Add caramelized onions: cook sliced onions in a little olive oil with a pinch of salt over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Top the bowl with crispy fries for a fun cheeseburger-and-fries bowl.
- Serve with roasted potatoes, French fries, or pita chips.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 607 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 50 g | Saturated Fat: 16 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 116 mg | Sodium: 836 mg | Potassium: 689 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 6731 IU | Vitamin C: 13 mg | Calcium: 213 mg | Iron: 4 mg
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Burger bowls
WHY WE LOVE IT
Burger bowls offer all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a lighter, customizable format. By replacing the bun with fresh greens or other bases, they create a balanced meal with plenty of texture, color, and flavor.
A LITTLE STORY
While the modern “food bowl” trend is relatively recent, the idea of enjoying seasoned ground beef without bread dates back to the original Hamburg steak from 19th-century Germany. Today’s burger bowl simply reimagines those flavors in a fresh, build-your-own style.
DID YOU KNOW?
Food bowls became especially popular in the early 2000s as restaurants and home cooks embraced customizable meals built in a single bowl. They are now one of the most common modern dinner formats, from grain bowls to taco bowls and burger bowls.