Cheeseburger Bowls
Beefy bowls that taste just like your favorite fast food burgers without the bread!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean works great
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp ketchup optional, for flavor depth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup diced pickles
- ½ cup diced onions white or red
- 1 cup cooked rice roasted potatoes, or French fries (optional base)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until creamy and combined.½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish, ½ cup mayonnaise½ tsp white vinegar, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, Pinch of salt
- Refrigerate the sauce while you cook the beef — it gets thicker and more flavorful as it chills.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ketchup.1 lb ground beef, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp ketchup
- Break up the meat as it cooks until browned and slightly crispy (about 8–10 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
- Divide lettuce (or your base) into 4 bowls.4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce or 1 cup cooked rice
- Top with cooked beef, shredded cheddar, tomatoes, pickles, and diced onions.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup diced pickles, ½ cup diced onions
- Drizzle with Big Mac Sauce — or serve it on the side for dipping.
- Add optional toppings like crumbled bacon, sesame seeds (for that “burger bun” vibe), or air-fried fries or crispy potatoes underneath and serve.
Notes
- You can swap ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For a lower carb version, skip the rice/potatoes and go heavy on lettuce and pickles.
- Make a big batch of the sauce — it’s amazing on wraps, fries, and grilled chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 3mg
