Hey there, fellow food lovers! Let me introduce you to your new weeknight hero: Burger Bowls Recipe. Imagine all the juicy, satisfying flavors of a classic burger, but without the bun and packed with goodness. This Burger Bowls Recipe is quick to throw together, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with flavor. Trust me, after a long day, this is exactly what you need – a delicious and nutritious meal that’s ready in minutes.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her heart, was a burger purist. Bun, patty, American cheese – that was it. While I love her traditional burgers, sometimes I crave all those flavors in a lighter, more versatile form. That’s where the Burger Bowls Recipe comes in. It captures the essence of her classic recipe but allows for endless customization. So, I can finally have “burgers my way” without sacrificing that comforting nostalgia.
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Base:
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup burger sauce (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard mixed)
- optional: Avocado, bacon bits
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Patties: In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Cook the Patties: Form the mixture into four patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the lettuce and cooked quinoa (or rice) evenly among four bowls.
- Add the Patty: Place a cooked burger patty on top of the lettuce and quinoa (or rice) in each bowl.
- Load on the Toppings: Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, pickle slices and burger sauce to each bowl.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious and customizable Burger Bowls Recipe!
Burger Bowls Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Patties: In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the Patties: Form the mixture into four patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the lettuce and cooked quinoa (or rice) evenly among four bowls.4 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
- Add the Patty: Place a cooked burger patty on top of the lettuce and quinoa (or rice) in each bowl.4 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice)
- Load on the Toppings: Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, pickle slices and burger sauce to each bowl.1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup dill pickle slices, 1/4 cup burger sauce (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard mixed)
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious and customizable Burger Bowls Recipe!
Notes
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