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Burger Bowl Recipe with fresh greens, juicy beef patty, shredded cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and bacon in a bowl.

Burger Bowl Recipe

Enjoy all the flavors of a burger, without the bread! This recipe is a tasty and nutritious meal, ideal for those looking for a satisfying, lower-carb option. It's a customizable deconstructed burger served in a bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • 4 Serving Bowls

Ingredients
 

Burger Patty

  • 1 pound ground beef or protein of choice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Base

  • 4 cups lettuce or mixed greens or base of choice

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
  • 0.5 cup diced red onion
  • 0.5 cup sliced pickles
  • 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled optional

Sauce

  • 0.25 cup burger sauce or sauce of choice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
  • Form the mixture into patties.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the patties to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until they are browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
  • While the patties are cooking, prepare your base. In four separate bowls, divide the lettuce or mixed greens.
  • Once the patties are cooked, slice or crumble them. Add them to each bowl over the greens.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, pickles, and tomatoes.
  • If desired, add crumbled bacon and other favorite toppings.
  • Drizzle the burger sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious burger bowl.
    Assembled Burger Bowl with sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite burger toppings and sauces. You can also swap the ground beef for other proteins or plant based meat substitutes. The possibilities are endless!
Keyword Bowl, Burger, Gluten-Free, Low-carb