Burger Bowls with Beef (Print View)
Seasoned ground beef over crisp lettuce with fresh veggies, cheese, and classic burger sauces in every bite.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground 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
14 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
16 - Fresh chives, chopped
# How-To Steps:
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, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
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. Set aside.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls to create a layered foundation.
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 - Finish each bowl with a drizzle of burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get every single flavor of a loaded burger without the carb coma that follows.
- It comes together fast enough for a weeknight but feels fun enough for a Friday.
02 -
- Drain the beef well before serving or your lettuce will wilt into a soggy mess at the bottom of the bowl.
- Let the beef rest for a minute after cooking so the seasonings settle into the meat rather than pooling in the grease.
03 -
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes and they will reward you with a nutty crunch that transforms the whole bowl.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef so excess fat stays behind in the skillet where it belongs.