Description
Enjoy all the flavor of a classic cheeseburger without the bun in this easy, satisfying bowl. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or preparing meals ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced onion
- For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Tangy Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef. Break the meat apart with a spoon.
- Season the Beef: Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder over the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four bowls to create your base.
- Layer the Ingredients: Top the lettuce in each bowl with one-quarter of the cooked, seasoned ground beef.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the diced tomatoes, sliced pickles, and shredded cheese evenly over the beef in each bowl. Add diced onion now if you are using it.
- Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade Tangy Burger Sauce over the top of each bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for meal prep.
Notes
- You can easily swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken to make this a lighter option.
- For a Keto Cheeseburger Bowl, skip any ingredients that contain added sugar, like some ketchups, and focus on high-fat toppings like avocado or bacon.
- These bowls are excellent for meal prep. Store the cooked meat, sauce, and fresh toppings separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.
- If you prefer a warm base, you can substitute the lettuce with 1 cup of cooked cauliflower rice per serving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 39
- Cholesterol: 110