Get your burger fix with this tasty Burger Bowl recipe. It’s everything you love about a burger, minus the bun and extra calories, plus it only takes 25 minutes to make!
These fully loaded Burger Bowls combine crisp lettuce, savory ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, red onions, pickles, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado. It has all of the flavors of a delicious burger but instead of being on a bun it’s on a bed of lettuce. The same delicious burger taste without the carbs and extra calories from a bun.
If you are looking for additional healthy recipes that turn a classic sandwich into a salad, then you must also try my BBQ Chicken Salad, BLT Cobb Salad, and Chicken Gyro Salad!
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Why We Love Burger Bowl
- Burger Bowl is a healthy option that combines all the flavors of a burger without the carbs from the bun.
- This recipe has simple ingredients and straightforward steps to make it a fast meal.
- It’s a high-protein meal with various meat and vegetarian options.
Recipe Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes: Fresh and slightly sweet, cherry tomatoes add a burst of flavor.
- Pickles: Tangy and crunchy, pickles offer a sharp contrast to the dish.
- Shredded Cheese: Creamy and smooth, shredded cheese melts into the other ingredients for a gooey bite,
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Protein Boost: You can substitute the ground beef with grilled chicken to add a lean, tender option. For a lighter alternative to beef, use ground turkey. For a vegetarian twist, use black bean patties.
- Cheese Alternatives: I love cheddar on my burger, but you might prefer something else. Other cheeses I would recommend are Swiss, American, Pepperjack, Provolone, Mozzarella, or even blue cheese. You can always swap out cheddar cheese for your favorite!
- Dressing Options: For a variety of burger salad dressings, consider using ranch, ketchup, mayo, mustard, blue cheese, or Thousand Island. These options provide a range of flavors, from creamy and tangy to rich and savory.
How to Make a Burger Bowl
Step 1: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, then the ground beef.
Step 2: Brown the beef into crumbles and once it is close to being finished, add in the garlic powder and mix well.
Step 3: Remove the beef from the heat and drain any excess grease.
Step 4: Time to prepare your burger bowl. Fill a serving bowl with chopped romaine lettuce. Next, add the ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, bacon, onions, and avocados.
Step 5: Pour some burger sauce over your bowl and enjoy!
FAQs
Consider adding veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, dill pickles, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, mushrooms, or radishes.
In addition to garlic powder, consider adding salt, onion powder, pepper, paprika, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef while cooking for extra flavor.
There are many burger toppings you can add like a fried egg, mushrooms, and chili peppers.
Storage Info
To STORE your Loaded Burger Bowls leftover, keep the ingredients separate in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The cooked ground beef and bacon will stay good for up to 3-5 days. Avoid freezing as lettuce and fresh vegetables don’t thaw well.
REHEAT the beef and bacon in the microwave or skillet until warm, about 1-2 minutes.
Burger Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp olive oil
For the Bowls
- 2 heads romaine lettuce - chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1/2 cup pickles
- 1 cup red onion - thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 10 slices of bacon - cooked and crumbled
- 2 avocados - pitted, peeled, and sliced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, then the ground beef.
- Brown the beef into crumbles and once it is close to being finished, add in the garlic powder and mix well.
- Remove the beef from the heat and drain any excess grease.
- Time to prepare your burger bowl. Fill a serving bowl with chopped romaine lettuce. Next, add the ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, bacon, onions, and avocados.
- Pour some burger sauce over your bowl and enjoy!
All the flavors of a burger without the bun, so satisfying!!!