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cheeseburger bowl drizzled with burger sauce
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Cheeseburger Bowl

This cheeseburger bowl is a quick, easy dinner—juicy beef, crisp veggies, melty cheese and special sauce in under 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword ground beef recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1122kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

For The Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Bowl Base

  • 2 cups lettuce, chopped, I used butter lettuce
  • 16-20 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickle
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, roughly crumble
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup baked French fries or crushed kettle chips (for crunch)
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Instructions

  • Prepare burger sauce.
  • Brown the Beef: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, pressing it into an even layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to develop a good sear.
  • Season and Glaze: Drizzle the ketchup and mustard directly over the beef, then sprinkle with garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the meat is mostly browned but still has some larger chunks.
  • Stir in Worcestershire and balsamic vinegar and cook another minute to deglaze the pan and intensify the flavor.
  • Assemble the Bowls: Divide lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, bacon, and cheese among four bowls. Spoon the warm beef over the top.
  • Finish and Serve: Drizzle generously with burger sauce and top with fries or chips for that irresistible crunch. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Don’t over-crumble the beef. Leave some larger chunks so it feels like you’re biting into a real burger.
  2. Make the sauce ahead. The flavors meld and get even better after a few hours in the fridge.
  3. Add the crunch last. Fries or chips should go on just before serving so they stay crispy.
  4. Layer the beef last. Add the warm beef just before serving so it gently melts the cheese without softening the lettuce.
  5. Customize it. Swap cheddar for pepper jack, add avocado for creaminess, or throw on jalapeños for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1122kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 90g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 2311mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1611IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 6mg