Burger Bowls Deconstructed Classic (Printable)

Juicy seasoned beef over crisp lettuce with fresh veggies and homemade sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder

→ Salad Base

06 - 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 dill pickle, sliced

→ Sauce

11 - ½ cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tbsp ketchup
13 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
14 - 1 tsp white vinegar
15 - 1 tsp pickle relish
16 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika

→ Toppings

17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
19 - Sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook while breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, white vinegar, pickle relish, and smoked paprika until smooth and well combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
03 - Divide chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and pickle slices on top of the lettuce.
04 - Spoon the cooked ground beef evenly over each salad bowl, distributing it across the prepared vegetables and cheese.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the prepared burger sauce. Top with sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • All the satisfaction of a juicy burger without the heavy carb crash afterward
  • Customizable enough that everyone in the family can build their perfect bowl
  • Comes together in under 30 minutes even on the busiest weeknights
02 -
  • Drain the beef thoroughly after cooking or your lettuce will get sad and wilted at the bottom
  • The sauce thickens as it sits, so thin it with a teaspoon of water if needed
  • Room temperature toppings make these bowls feel more cohesive than ice cold ingredients
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce completely dry with paper towels so the sauce sticks instead of sliding right off
  • Crisp your red onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow the harsh bite

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