Burger Bowl is such a great option for a busy weeknight! These bowls of goodness come together quickly and pack so much flavor!
Best Ever Burger Bowl
Does anything scream summer more than a burger – nope! And if you are looking for something lighter (but just as tasty) as your typical grilled burger, this is the recipe for you! So easy and quick to throw together these are perfect for busy weeknights. And don’t forget that special sauce!!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Flavor – this burger bowl really packs a ton of flavor into one bowl! It is going to wake-up ALL your tastebuds.
- A spin on a cookout staple – this is perfect for mixing up those traditional cookout recipes that are on repeat all summer long!
- The Sauce – let me repeat – THE SAUCE – I’m telling you the special sauce on this burger bowl makes the dish and it is out of this world!
Burger Bowl Ingredients
- Country Natural Butcher Blend Ground Beef: my all-time favorite ground beef – you really can tell the difference!
- Salt & pepper: because you always gotta add a little!
- Yellow onion: we are using these to make some caramelized onions – they really take these bowls to the next level.
- Garlic powder + Onion powder: always a great flavor combo!
- Butter lettuce: you could also use romaine lettuce or really any other kind of mixed greens.
- Cherry tomatoes: you could also simply cut up a regular tomato.
- Purple onion: love the little punch of flavor these add.
- Burger pickles: or any sliced pickle will work.
- Bacon: love cooking our bacon in the oven – so easy and less mess (you could sub turkey bacon too)!
- Avocado (optional): I usually go ahead and add this in.
- Special sauce: I LOVE our burger sauce so much – recipe is included in the recipe card below.
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- Paleo Mayo: here is a homemade version of paleo mayo we love!
- Whole30/Paleo: make sure you check the ingredients for your mayo, ketchup, and pickles.
- Prep ahead: ingredients could be chopped or cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to assemble – just keep the hot ingredients separate from the cold ones.
- Versatile: we have included our favorite burger toppings in this recipe but feel free to add or substitute any of your own favorites!
How to Make a Burger Bowl
Mix your special sauce ingredients together.
Caramelize your onions.
Cook your beef with the seasoning.
Put all of your burger bowl ingredients into a bowl.
Enjoy!
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Burger Bowl
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 burger bowls 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Burger Bowl – an easy and delicious bowl of yumminess! Comes together quickly and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup paleo mayo
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more if you desire after tasting)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
Caramelized Onion:
- 1 sweet yellow onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Burger Bowls
- 1 pound Country Natural Butcher Blend Ground Beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2–4 cups butter lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2–4 slices purple onion
- 4 pieces bacon, cooked and roughly chopped
- 8 burger pickles
- (optional) 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
Special Sauce:
- Combine ingredients in a small mixing bowl; Stir to combine.
- Set aside until the remaining ingredients are ready.
Onions
- Bring large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add olive oil and move it around so that the entire pan is coated.
- Add onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Move onions around the pan and bring heat down to medium once onions start to cook down.
- Continue cooking onions 15-30 minutes, turning heat down as necessary, until they start to turn golden brown.
- Once onions are golden brown, turn off heat and set aside until the rest of the meal is ready.
Burger Bowls:
- Bring large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add ground beef, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir to combine and continue cooking/stirring until meat is cooke through. Pour off any grease. Taste and adjust any salt/seasoning, as desired.
- Divide the lettuce, tomatoes, purple onion, bacon, pickles and avocado between two bowls.
- Then divide the cooked hamburger and caramelized onions between the two bowls.
- Finally, top with as much Special Sauce as you want.
Notes
- Paleo Mayo: here is a homemade version of paleo mayo we love!
- Whole30/Paleo: just check your ingredients in your mayo, ketchup and pickles!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 equal portioned bowls
- Calories: 464
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1251 mg
- Fat: 27.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.1 g
- Protein: 30.4 g
- Cholesterol: 106.3 mg
Keywords: burger bowl
Originally published April 22, 2021.
Tammy says
Loved this recipe
So easy to follow and was very flavoursome
All the elements of a good burger without feeling too unhealthy
The sauce is a MUST!
Will be repeated frequently in our house
★★★★★
Erin says
Love to hear that, Tammy! Thank you for coming back to leave a review!
Taylor says
My husband and I (but particularly my husband) are obsessed with these burger bowls!! They are delicious, filling, and super easy to make! An absolute win of a recipe!
★★★★★
Rebecca Healy says
My husband and I are always looking for a healthy, quick, yummy dinner during the week and this bowl was it! It’s in our regular rotation.
★★★★★
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Rebecca! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a review + rating!
Vicki Harvey says
So good!!
★★★★★
Alyssa says
This recipe has become a staple in my house. Sometimes I even make it with ground turkey and a fried egg on top. In all honesty it is almost better then a real burger!
★★★★★
Erin says
So glad to hear that, Alyssa!
Sarah says
Couldn’t decide between making this Burger Bowl, or having a bun less burger…so glad I opted for the bowl! Very delicious! Anxious to try some other Wooden Skillet recipes!
★★★★★
Angela Cogan says
Made this Burger Bowl tonight. It was very good & the sauce is amazing! Our toppings included bacon, tomato, avocado, pickles, caramelized onion & shredded non-dairy cheese. Will definitely make this again. My 13yr old even devoured the entire thing.
★★★★
Erin says
Glad you enjoyed it, Angela!
Kaylyn says
The onions are so good and he sauce is delicious. I love a good burger salad! Thank you, Erin!
★★★★★
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed this one, Kaylyn!
Carla Grimm says
Such a good salad / I make this all the time!! The sauce is to die for!
★★★★★
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Carla! Thanks for coming back to leave a review!
Jen says
I’m not sure if this has been asked, what kind of ketchup do you use? I’m assuming a whole 30 or paleo approved one?
Erin says
I am in love with the Primal Kitchen ketchup (which is also paleo/Whole30) – its my favorite!
Mel says
Holy Moly!! We loved this! We just used the lettuce we already had (romaine) and I had leftover patties from a few nights prior. We also added some pepperoncinnis (sp?). Whole family approved. Saved this recipe for next time. Good job!
★★★★★
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed it! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review – I appreciate it!
Amanda says
So easy. So delicious. The sauce is simple to make!
★★★★★
Christine says
9/8/21 – delicious, I have tried a few burger bowls but your sauce and ground beef flavors are the best. Will definitely make again
★★★★★
Erin says
so glad you enjoyed it, Christine!
Kaylyn says
I made this for dinner tonight and it was so yummy! The sauce is delicious. My husband commented three times on how good the meal was!
★★★★★
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Kaylyn!
Heather Ward says
This recipe was amazing! So easy and delicious. We all loved the special sauce!
This is definitely going into the rotation. Also, passing on the my college age son who needs healthy recipes for apartment living!
★★★★★
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Casey says
This recipe is so easy and delicious! Love the special sauce!
★★★★★
Erin says
Yay!! Glad you enjoyed it, Casey! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback – I really appreciate it!
Sarah says
So good, easy, and customizable, it’s our new favorite way to eat burgers! We toss a few french fries in there too 🙂
★★★★★
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Sarah! Looove the addition of french fries!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review – I really appreciate it!
Ashley says
So delicious and easy! The kids loved it. Definitely adding to our list!
★★★★★
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Ashley! My family has been loving this recipe too – thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review and feedback – I really appreciate it!