Description
This Cheeseburger Bowls recipe offers a flavorful and low-carb twist on the classic cheeseburger by serving all the favorite toppings and juicy ground beef in a bowl without the bun. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, it combines seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, tangy pickles, smoky bacon, and a creamy homemade burger sauce all layered over crisp shredded lettuce.
Ingredients
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Burger Base and Toppings
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions (or raw red onions)
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 1/2 cup crumbled, cooked bacon
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season it with salt and pepper to your taste. Cook the beef until it is thoroughly browned and no pink remains, breaking it up with a spatula throughout the cooking process to ensure even cooking, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Assemble Cheeseburger Bowls: In individual serving bowls, start with a base of shredded lettuce. Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef on top. Add your desired toppings including cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, sliced pickles, pickled jalapeno slices, and crumbled cooked bacon. Finally, drizzle the prepared burger sauce over the assembled bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious low-carb meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for less grease.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno slices based on your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with seasoned cooked lentils or plant-based crumbles.
- Make the burger sauce in advance to enhance its flavor.
- Serve with additional ketchup or mustard on the side if desired.
