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Burger Bowls

A delicious burger bowl with all the flavor of a juicy hamburger and none of the bun. This bowl has hearty ground beef, sharp cheddar, tangy tomatoes, aromatic onion, crisp lettuce, crunch mini peppers, and crispy fries, all slathered in a delightfully tangy burger sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bowl, burger bowl, hamburger
Servings: 4
Calories: 816kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Bowl fixings

  • 1 Head of lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Sweet mini peppers sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup Dill pickles sliced
  • ½ cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 Strips cooked bacon crumbled

For the Air Fryer Fries

  • 1 large Russet Potato sliced thin
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning

For the Burger Sauce:

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Chopped dill pickles
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Pickle juice

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

  • Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  • Air Fry the Fries: Cut potatoes into thin slices or fries, toss with olive oil, and season with Montreal seasoning or salt. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway through, cook until crispy on outside and soft inside.
  • Chop and Slice: Prepare all vegetables, wash the lettuce, shred the cheese, and chop the cooked bacon.

Step 2: Make the Burger Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, ketchup, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth. Use pickle juice to thin it to your preferred state. Set aside.

Step 3: Assemble the Bowls

  • Start with a generous scoop of ground beef.
  • Add cheese, lettuce, and all of favorite toppings like sweet mini peppers, tomatoes, pickles, onions, bacon, etc. And a few of the fries.
  • Drizzle with the creamy burger sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 816kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3115IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 4mg