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Close-up of a burger bowl with ground beef, cheddar cheese, avocado, pickles, tomatoes, and crispy potato sticks

Burger Bowl Recipe With "Special Sauce"

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All your favorite burger flavors, seasoned caramelized beef, sharp cheddar, crisp romaine, tangy pickles, creamy avocado, and a homemade special sauce. This Burger Bowls Recipe are healthy, hearty, and kid-friendly!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 27 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 4

Equipment Needed

  • 12-inch skillet ((cast iron preferred))
  • Small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula ((or wooden spoon))

Ingredients Needed

Special Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Beef

  • 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Burger Bowls

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced ((optional))
  • ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup crispy potato sticks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, for garnish

Instructions

Make the Burger Bowl Sauce

  • Whisk together ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in small bowl until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Season and Brown the Beef

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90/10) and break into large, rough pieces. Cook undisturbed 3 to 4 minutes until deep brown crust develops on the bottom.
  • Break beef into smaller crumbles. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Stir well and continue cooking until beef is fully browned and all liquid has evaporated. Drain excess fat. Taste and adjust salt.

Build the Bowls

  • Divide 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with an equal portion of hot seasoned beef, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, ½ thinly sliced red onion (optional), ½ cup sliced dill pickles, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, and 1 sliced avocado.
  • Drizzle each bowl generously with special sauce. Add 1 cup crispy potato sticks divided evenly among bowls right before serving.
  • Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh dill. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Recipe Notes

Potato Sticks: Add these at the very last second — they go from crunchy to soggy fast. 
Beef: Don't crowd the pan and don't stir constantly; let it sit and develop a caramelized crust. A cast iron skillet gives the best browning.
Meal prep: Cook the beef and make the sauce up to 4 days ahead. Prep and store all toppings separately in airtight containers. Assemble bowls fresh and add potato sticks and avocado at serving time.
Make it Dairy-Free: Skip the sharp cheddar or substitute a dairy-free shredded cheese. All other ingredients are naturally dairy-free.
Make it Low-Carb: Omit the potato sticks and add extra avocado. 
Storage: Store all components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat beef in a skillet or microwave before assembling. Slice or dice fresh avocado at serving time.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Calories: 789kcal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Net Carbs: 21g | Vitamin C: 24mg | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1515mg | Potassium: 1465mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 6mg