Burger Bowls with Beef (Printer-friendly)
Seasoned ground beef with fresh veggies, cheese, and classic burger toppings in a hearty bowl.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
08 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 large dill pickle, chopped
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 4 tablespoons burger sauce or mayonnaise
13 - 4 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
14 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
16 - Fresh chives, chopped
# How-To Guide:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, chop the romaine lettuce, dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the dill pickle, and slice the avocado.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls to create a fresh, crisp base.
04 - Spoon the hot seasoned ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Top each bowl with diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped pickle, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
06 - Drizzle burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard over each bowl to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It captures every flavor you crave from a burger but skips the heavy bun, leaving you satisfied instead of sluggish.
- The bowls come together in about half an hour, which makes them a realistic weeknight dinner even on chaotic days.
02 -
- Letting the beef cool too much before assembling means the cheese will not melt and the whole bowl loses its Burgerness.
- Avocado browns quickly once sliced, so cut it right before serving or toss it with a squeeze of lemon juice to hold the color.
03 -
- Do not stir the beef constantly while it browns because letting it sit undisturbed for stretches creates the caramelized bits that carry the most flavor.
- Warm your serving bowls slightly before assembling so the beef stays hot longer and the cheese melts evenly throughout the meal.