Description
Cheeseburger bowl delivers classic American comfort in a convenient, deconstructed format. Savory beef, melted cheese, and crisp toppings combine for a satisfying meal you can easily enjoy without the traditional bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Bowl Ingredients:
- 4 cups mixed greens (or chopped romaine lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the savory ground beef foundation by warming olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, enhancing with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring thorough seasoning and even distribution.
- Sauté the meat until it transforms into golden, crumbly fragments, approximately 8–10 minutes, carefully draining any accumulated excess fat.
- Craft the signature tangy dressing by whisking ketchup, yellow mustard, and Greek yogurt in a compact mixing vessel.
- Calibrate the dressing’s flavor profile with a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper, then reserve for later application.
- Select a generously sized serving vessel and create a verdant base using mixed greens as the foundational layer.
- Distribute the expertly seasoned ground beef atop the leafy foundation, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Embellish the composition with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion slivers, briny dill pickles, creamy diced avocado, and sharp shredded cheddar cheese.
- Liberally cascade the prepared dressing across the assembled ingredients, either thoroughly integrating through gentle tossing or presenting the dressing adjacent to the bowl for personalized distribution.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Make the beef lean by choosing ground beef with lower fat content, which reduces calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Swap traditional ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, diet-friendly version that still delivers robust taste.
- Toast some whole wheat breadcrumbs or low-carb crushed pork rinds as a crunchy topping to add texture and extra protein without heavy carbohydrates.
- Customize the dressing by using Greek yogurt as a protein-packed, lower-calorie alternative to traditional mayo-based sauces, which cuts down on unnecessary fat while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg