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A vibrant bowl filled with seasoned ground beef, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and pickles over romaine lettuce with a creamy sauce drizzle.

Classic Burger Bowls

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp sugar -free ketchup
  • 1 tsp dill pickle brine
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently to combine.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned and fully cooked through (approximately 7-9 minutes), breaking it into crumbles with a spatula.
  3. While the beef is cooking, prepare the special sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pickle brine, and smoked paprika in a small ramekin.
  4. Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large serving bowls.
  5. Top the lettuce in each bowl with equal portions of the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill pickles.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the warm beef to allow slight melting.
  7. Drizzle the prepared sauce over each bowl and serve immediately.