The Easy Burger Bowl is a delightful twist on the classic burger, embracing all the flavors we love while offering a healthier and more customizable option. This dish is perfect for anyone who craves the taste of a gourmet burger but wants to skip the bun. Packed with a vibrant array of fresh vegetable toppings, savory ground beef, and a creamy burger sauce, it becomes a one-bowl meal that satisfies both hunger and taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound ground beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup pickles, sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form into loose patties, making a small indentation in the center of each patty.
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
While the patties are cooking, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In each bowl, start with a base of mixed greens. Top with a cooked beef patty, then layer on the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Drizzle the prepared burger sauce generously over the top of each bowl.
Enjoy immediately while the patties are warm, or cover and refrigerate for meal prep for up to three days.
