Description
This loaded burger bowl features a savory ground beef mixture, topped with a special burger sauce and all your favorite toppings. The filling is made from lean ground beef cooked in a large skillet, and can be served over a bed of romaine lettuce or alongside crispy potatoes for a more indulgent option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickles or pickle chips
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon thousand island dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sweet paprika, for garnish
- Crushed red pepper, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef, seasoning it with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and thousand island dressing. Add a splash of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer the cooked beef mixture, crumbled bacon, romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and avocado.
- Add Pickles: Top with dill pickles or pickle chips for an extra crunch, and drizzle the prepared sauce over the top. For added flavor, sprinkle sweet paprika and crushed red pepper if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or prepare for meal prep by storing components separately in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 30