Hamburger Bowls

5 from 1 vote

These easy hamburger bowls have all the flavours of a cheeseburger, but without the bun! Crisp romaine is topped with savoury ground beef, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, bacon, pickles and a creamy special sauce that ties it all together. Satisfy your burger craving with this quick, nourishing meal!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheeseburger Bowls, Cheeseburger Salad Bowls, Hamburger Bowls, Hamburger Salad Bowls

Servings:

Calories: 500kcal

Author: Laura Lawless, BASc

Equipment

Ingredients

Meat Mixture:

1 pound lean ground beef can sub ground turkey or chicken, or vegan ground "meat"
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely diced pickles can sub relish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Toppings:

5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or sliced can sub real bacon bits
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup sliced pickles dill or sweet both work
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Cook the beef. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and salt. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat and drain excess grease, if needed. Set aside.
Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, finely diced pickles, Dijon mustard, ketchup, white vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the bowls. Divide the romaine lettuce evenly between bowls. Top each bowl with the warm beef mixture, chopped tomatoes, sliced pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Drizzle the prepared sauce over each bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Prep ahead: the beef, sauce, lettuce and other toppings can all be prepped ahead of time. Store separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator until ready to assemble and serve.
For gluten free: double check that your brand of Worcestershire sauce is free from gluten.
For dairy free: omit the cheese.

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