Description
This Cheeseburger Bowls recipe offers a delicious and low-carb alternative to traditional cheeseburgers by layering all the favorite flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a bowl. Featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, tangy pickles, and a creamy homemade burger sauce, it’s a perfect quick and easy meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
Toppings
- 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
Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp relish
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, relish, pickle relish, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Assemble Cheeseburger Bowls: In individual serving bowls, start with a base layer of shredded lettuce. Add a portion of the cooked ground beef on top. Then layer with halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, sliced pickles, pickled jalapeno slices, and crumbled cooked bacon as desired. Drizzle generously with the prepared burger sauce before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh combination of flavors reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger in a bowl format, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute raw red onions if pickled red onions are unavailable.
- For a spicier kick, add extra pickled jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce to the burger sauce.
- This recipe is naturally low-carb and can be customized with additional vegetables like cucumbers or avocado.
- Drain the ground beef well to avoid greasy bowls.
- Use fresh, high-quality ground beef for the best flavor.
