Cheeseburger Bowls are seasoned ground beef and classic burger toppings turned into a meal prep bowl champion! Dressed with a creamy, tangy Big Mac sauce, it's exactly like juicy cheeseburger in a bowl!
Simple and delicious! You'll never miss the bread and I promise you'll want to make this all the time!
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Who doesn't love a good bacon cheeseburger? No one. That's who. These cheeseburger bowls are all of the flavor of the best cheeseburger ever without the carbs. Skip the bun! You won't miss it.
It's high protein, full of flavor, and will satisfy your hankering for a good juicy burger. These bowls are perfect for meal prep and easy lunches, but also make an fantastic dinner for those busy weekdays. They're quick and easy. And, grownups and kids alike will fall in love with these!
Key Ingredients
Lean Ground Beef, Bacon, Cheese - What's a cheeseburger bowl without these?! I prefer a leaner grind of beef, but grab your favorite bacon and whatever cheese you've got in the fridge.
Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, and Pickles - Classic burger toppings and perfect for building a salad base.
The Big Mac Sauce - A simple combo of mayo, ketchup, dill relish, mustard, and smoked paprika. It's sooooo good and it makes these bowls sing!
Make It Your Own: Variations and Substitutions
Just as there are many types of burgers in the world, there are just as many variations of burger bowls. The sky is the limit! Here's just a few ideas:
Jalapeños - For spice, crunch, and their wonderful flavor.
Sautéed Onions - I mean come on. Who doesn't love a sautéed onion.
Mushrooms - A natural add-on for burgers.
Sweet Pickles - If you use sweet pickles, just don't tell me about it.
Fried Eggs - With a runny yolk. Absolutely divine.
Kimchi or Sauerkraut - That spicy/pickle/crunch thing is incredible here. Pile it on.
Green Tomatoes - They are wonderful and under appreciated. Their tang and crunch would be sooooo good!
Pickled Onions - I can't say enough good things about a good pickled onion. My kids eat them out of a jar, too. You should try them.
Pickled Jalapeños - Same from above. Pickled spice. How could you go wrong?!
Blue Cheese - I love, love blue cheese. Use to to crumble on these cheeseburger bowls or use it in my blue cheese dressing if you want to do that instead of the burger sauce dressing!
Bell Peppers - I love the crunch of bell pepper. You could even sauté them and then add. The world is your cheeseburger bowl oyster!
Proteins - Feel free to try ground chicken, turkey, or pork. You can even go vegetarian with legumes, whole grains, or even tofu!
Follow your heart and your hungry belly to make these cheeseburger bowls your own!
Meal Prep Tips
If there was a recipe that was perfect for meal prepping, it would be these cheeseburger bowls. Make a recipe (or double) and you'll be set for the week!
To make this recipe for meal prep, simply cook and cool the beef. Portion out the ingredients, except for the avocado, into meal prep containers. Portion out the burger sauce dressing into salad dressing containers. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to use them. Slice and add the avocado just before you're ready to nom!
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Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe
Ingredients
Burger Bowl Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup dill pickle relish use sweet relish if you prefer
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoon no-sugar added ketchup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Bacon Cheeseburger Bowl
- 1 lb ground beef
- all-purpose seasoning
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 5-6 pieces bacon
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup dill pickles, diced
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Burger Bowl Dressing
- Mix all ingredients together. Store in fridge until ready to serve.
Bacon and Beef
- Place bacon onto a parchment lined baking sheet and into a COLD oven.
- Set the oven temperature to 425° and cook the bacon until it reaches the desired level of doneness. Remove from oven. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet on med-high until cooked through. Season with all-purpose seasoning.
Bacon Cheeseburger Bowl Assembly
- Using the lettuce as a base layer, begin adding all the burger bowl ingredients as you like. Top with copious amounts of the burger bowl dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving Ideas
Cheeseburger bowls are pretty much a full meal deal in a bowl. There isn't much else to add. However, if you're not counting carbs, some crispy fries or potato chips would be fantastic! A garnish of potato stix snacks or crispy French fried onions would also be really good!
You can also add a bit of cooked rice to these bowls to bulk them up a bit. I've done this to make these bowls a bit more kid-friendly.
Storage Instructions
The leftovers or filled meal prep containers will stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days. The avocado needs to be added just before serving so that it doesn't brown. I also suggest storing the sauce separately and adding that only just before enjoying.
If you plan on eating these bowls with the ground beef warm, you'll need to store it separately from rest of the ingredients. I'm not sure microwaving a pickle was ever suggested.
This is not the recipe to freeze. Technically, you could freeze the ground beef for up to 3 months, but the remaining ingredients will not do well frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of lettuce is the best for a burger bowl?
Use whatever lettuce you love the most. Iceberg has a great crunch. Mixed greens have a ton of great vitamins and minerals. Arugula has a lovely, peppery bite. You could even turn the burger bowl into a burger wrap if you use butter leaf lettuce or a romaine leaf. The sky is the limit!
Is this recipe gluten-free?
My bacon cheeseburger bowls recipe is gluten-free. There is no need to worry if you are adhering to a gluten-free lifestyle.
Can you make cheeseburger bowls dairy-free?
This burger bowl recipe is easily made dairy-free by simply leaving out the cheese. The dressing and the remaining ingredients are naturally dairy-free.
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Cheeseburger Bowls and fall in love with them. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram! I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces! And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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brenda hill says
delicious.