Description
Cheeseburger Bowl is a deconstructed version of the classic cheeseburger, served in a bowl for a lighter, low-carb, and customizable option. With juicy ground beef, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and your favorite condiments, it’s a simple and delicious meal that captures all the flavors of a cheeseburger without the bun. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheeseburger Bowl:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for a juicy texture)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Cheeseburger Sauce (optional):
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Make the Cheeseburger Sauce (optional):
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Cheeseburger Bowls:
- In each serving bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
- Add a generous scoop of the cooked ground beef on top of the lettuce.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and let the heat from the beef melt the cheese slightly.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, pickle slices, and red onion (if using).
- Drizzle with Sauce:
- Drizzle with the prepared cheeseburger sauce (if using) or your favorite burger condiments like ketchup, mustard, or relish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of a cheeseburger in a lighter bowl form!
Notes
- For a low-carb option, you can skip the sauce or use a low-carb version of ketchup and mustard.
- You can add extra toppings like bacon, avocado, or sautéed mushrooms for an even richer flavor.
- If you prefer a different cheese, feel free to swap cheddar with Swiss, mozzarella, or a blend of cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg