Classic Beef Burger Bowl
Classic Beef Burger Bowl
Ingredients
For the Bowl Base
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced or chopped
For the Toppings and Dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from bulging while cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness. If adding cheese, place a generous amount on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the skillet to melt.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the bowls. Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among 4 large bowls. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced or chopped dill pickles.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard to create a simple burger sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Once the burger patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Slice each patty into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Divide the sliced burger meat among the prepared bowls. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Drizzle generously with the burger sauce and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Beef Burger Bowl
For the Bowl Base
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced or chopped
For the Toppings and Dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from bulging while cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness. If adding cheese, place a generous amount on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the skillet to melt.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the bowls. Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among 4 large bowls. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced or chopped dill pickles.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, and yellow mustard to create a simple burger sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Once the burger patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Slice each patty into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Divide the sliced burger meat among the prepared bowls. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Drizzle generously with the burger sauce and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min