Description
This easy and customizable burger bowl recipe gives you all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger — without the bun! Juicy seasoned ground beef, crisp fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade burger bowl sauce come together in one satisfying bowl. Perfect for a healthy burger bowl, high-protein meal prep, or even a keto burger bowl depending on your base and toppings.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4 bowls):
For the Burger Meat:
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 recommended)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Base (Choose One):
4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce (low carb/keto option)
2 cups cooked white or brown rice (burger bowl with rice)
2 cups roasted potatoes (burger bowl recipe with potatoes)
2 cups roasted sweet potatoes (burger bowl recipe with sweet potatoes)
Toppings:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced pickles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
For the Burger Bowl Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (for healthy/high-protein option)
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon pickle relish
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1–2 teaspoons pickle juice
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned and slightly crispy on the edges. Drain excess grease if needed.
If using rice, cook according to package instructions.
If using potatoes or sweet potatoes, roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
If using lettuce, wash and chop.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, and pickle juice until smooth. Chill for 10–15 minutes for best flavor.
Divide base into 4 bowls.
Top with seasoned beef, tomatoes, onions, pickles, cheese, and avocado.
Drizzle generously with burger sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
• High-Protein Version: Use extra lean beef or ground turkey and Greek yogurt-based sauce.
• Low-Calorie Option: Use lettuce base and light sauce.
• Keto Burger Bowl: Skip rice and potatoes; use lettuce and sugar-free ketchup.
• Meal Prep Friendly: Store components separately for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / Assembly
- Cuisine: American