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Loaded burger bowl with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and creamy burger sauce served in a glass bowl with pickles and dressing on the side.
Ashley

Burger Bowls

These Loaded Burger Bowls are packed with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese, onions, and a creamy homemade burger sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bowls
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1 avocado sliced (optional)
  • 8 slices cooked bacon crumbled
Burger Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Burger Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the lettuce among four bowls.
  2. Top with ground beef, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickles, avocado, and bacon.
Step 4: Add Sauce
  1. Drizzle each bowl generously with burger sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Make it spicy with sliced jalapeños.
  • Great for meal prep; store sauce separately.