Burger Bowls
Burger Bowls are a light alternative to a traditional burger. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or packed lunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
Special Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon relish
- 2 tablespoon minced white onion
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dijon
For the meat
- 500g (1 lb) lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Toppings
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped or shredded
- 1 tomato diced
- 2 large dill pickles sliced
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup aged cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the Special Sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp relish, 2 tbsp minced white onion, 1 tsp vinegar, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp sugar, 1 tsp dijon
- Prepare the toppings and refrigerate until ready to use.4 cups romaine lettuce, 1 tomato, 2 large dill pickles, ¼ small red onion, ½ cup aged cheddar cheese
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until thoroughly combined.500g (1 lb) lean ground beef, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. If the meat has released excess water continue boiling until it has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer meat to a paper towel-lined dish using a slotted spoon to remove excess oil.
- Assemble the bowls starting with the lettuce. Then top with ground meat and toppings. Drizzle the special sauce over the bowls or serve on the side.
Notes
Storage:
Cooked ground beef can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Special Sauce will keep, covered in the fridge, for 2 weeks.
Chopped lettuce and tomatoes will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. The lettuce may start to brown on the cut edges. Nutritional Facts are an estimate only. To reduce fat and calories use light mayonnaise and extra lean ground beef, chicken or turkey.
Cooked ground beef can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Special Sauce will keep, covered in the fridge, for 2 weeks.
Chopped lettuce and tomatoes will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. The lettuce may start to brown on the cut edges. Nutritional Facts are an estimate only. To reduce fat and calories use light mayonnaise and extra lean ground beef, chicken or turkey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g