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A colorful loaded burger bowl featuring ground beef, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and a variety of toppings served in a ceramic bowl.

Quick way to grow 5 Loaded Burger Bowls

These loaded burger bowls are a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for meal prep. Packed with all the flavors of a burger without the bun, they are a healthy and delicious option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 5 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spoon
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Bowls

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup pickle slices
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup burger sauce

For the burger sauce (optional)

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp pickle relish
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions
 

Cooking the Beef

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spoon.
  • Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Prepare the Burger Sauce

  • While the beef cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha, pickle relish, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.

Assemble the Bowls

  • Divide chopped romaine lettuce among 5 bowls. Top with cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, pickle slices, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Serve

  • Drizzle each bowl with burger sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize your burger bowls with your favorite toppings like avocado, crispy onions, or a fried egg. For a low-carb option, skip the burger sauce or use a sugar-free alternative. Store leftover components separately in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator and assemble just before serving.