Description
Savor hearty satisfaction in this loaded burger bowl, where classic American flavors dance on your plate. Crisp greens, juicy ground beef, and zesty special sauce combine for a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or plant-based ground meat
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Burger Bowl Components:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese)
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
- Create uniform burger patties by gently mixing ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Avoid overworking the meat to maintain tenderness.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat with a thin layer of olive oil. Sear patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring complete cooking.
- Craft the creamy special sauce by whisking mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, white vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sugar until smooth and well-blended.
- Layer mixed greens as a vibrant base in serving bowls, creating a fresh foundation for the burger components.
- Artfully distribute cherry tomato halves, shredded cheddar cheese, diced pickles, and thinly sliced red onions across the greens for varied texture and flavor.
- Strategically place the perfectly cooked burger patty atop the vegetable medley, positioning it as the centerpiece of the bowl.
- Drizzle the custom special sauce generously over the entire bowl, allowing it to cascade between ingredients and enhance overall taste profile.
- Optional: Sprinkle crumbled bacon for an additional layer of smoky, crispy texture and garnish with a final touch of seasoning if desired.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef for a healthier burger bowl with less fat and calories.
- Customize patties by adding finely chopped herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor depth.
- Adjust special sauce spiciness by increasing smoked paprika or adding a dash of hot sauce for heat lovers.
- Replace beef with turkey or plant-based patties to accommodate different dietary preferences and create a versatile meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg