Name: Burger Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 people
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 pound lean ground beef; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 head of butter lettuce or sliced romaine lettuce; 1½ cups cherry tomatoes; ½ red onion; 1 cup sliced pickles; shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon pickle relish; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

A Burger, but make it Healthy!

These Cheeseburger Bowls still allow you to have your burger the way you like it using the toppings you love! Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, shredded cheese, crumbles of bacon and even jalapenos would top this bowl off perfectly!

The ground beef is packed with seasonings you likely have in the pantry while the sauce consists of commonly used condiments! Dinner that hits the table in 25 minutes that’s full of fresh vegetables, flavorful ground beef, and a mouthwatering sauce? Sign me up!

If you’re more interested in skipping the lighter version and heading straight to the full burger experience, I totally understand! My Classic Patty Melt and Meat Lovers Cheese Burger still have you covered for dinner tonight!

Burger Bowl Ingredients

Bowls

For the bowls, you’ll need bacon, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Spices such as salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder are used to season the beef.

Sauce

This sauce is so delicious and easy to make, you’ll likely whip this up when having regular burgers as well! The sauce comes together quickly using mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle, relish, and yellow mustard.

My Burger Sauce would also make a great addition to these Burger Bowls! A similar sauce to this recipe but has more spices and flavor. Ranch Dressing or another creamy dressing would also be a great choice.

Meat Substitution

You can substitute ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. Just keep in mind that it will alter the final taste of this recipe! You can also omit the bacon, if desired, to save on calories.

So easy and delicious, it tastes like summer!

– Lindsay

Close up photo of burger bowl with a fork in it.

How To Make Burger Bowls

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp then remove it from the pan leaving the grease. Add the ground beef and spices into the bacon grease pan, cooking until it turns a dark brown color.
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and mustard together until smooth. Add in more of either ingredient to get your preferred taste.
Assemble burger bowls by placing lettuce in the serving bowl and then adding beef, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Top with shredded cheese and drizzle with sauce.

Meal Prepping

This low carb burger bowl recipe would make a great option for meal prepping for the week ahead! Just store the beef, sauce, and vegetables separately to prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.

How To Store

The ground beef will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. The sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Assemble just before enjoying.

overhead photo of burger bowl with forks next to it and topped with sauce.

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