Cheeseburger Bowls
All the juicy, savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger turned into a vibrant, lighter bowl layered with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, crunchy pickles, and creamy burger sauce. Completely customizable, these fork-friendly bowls turn fast-food nostalgia into a healthy, easy meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Season the beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beef is fully browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hot beef. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes to melt.
- While the beef cooks, prepare the bowl ingredients. Chop romaine lettuce and arrange it as a base in four serving bowls.
- Top the lettuce with halved cherry tomatoes, dill pickle slices, shredded carrots, and thin slices of red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar to create the burger sauce.
- Spoon the cheesy ground beef onto the prepared bowls. Drizzle each bowl with burger sauce.
- Serve immediately while the beef is warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 36gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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