Description
This Cheeseburger Bowls recipe offers a delicious, low-carb twist on the classic cheeseburger, packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, crispy bacon, and a smoky burger sauce. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup crumbled, cooked bacon
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions (or raw red onions)
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauces and Seasonings
- 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, thoroughly combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and flavorful. Set this sauce aside for later use.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure even browning, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 7 to 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess fat and remove from heat.
- Assemble the Cheeseburger Bowls: In serving bowls, begin with a base of shredded lettuce. Add the cooked ground beef over the lettuce, then top with halved cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, sliced pickles, pickled jalapeno slices, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared burger sauce over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy your bun-less cheeseburger bowl!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of pickled jalapeno slices or add a dash of hot sauce to the burger sauce.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the pickled ingredients and relishes are certified gluten-free.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled depending on preference; just prepare all ingredients fresh.
- Leftover burger sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
