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30-Minute Cheeseburger Bowl

Close-up of a Burger Bowls 30 Minute Dinner Idea featuring a seasoned patty on lettuce with cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce.

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Make a deconstructed cheeseburger served over lettuce and toppings in under 30 minutes. This is a fast weeknight dinner assembly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
  • For Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • For Sauce: 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • For Sauce: 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • For Sauce: 1 teaspoon pickle relish

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix lightly.
  2. Form the meat mixture into four equal-sized patties.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  4. During the last minute of cooking, place one slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
  5. While the patties cook, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish in a small bowl to make the sauce.
  6. Divide the chopped lettuce among four serving bowls.
  7. Place one cooked cheeseburger patty on top of the lettuce in each bowl.
  8. Top each bowl with chopped tomato, red onion, and pickle slices.
  9. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the toppings and meat. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, skip adding rice or croutons.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for the beef.
  • Use your favorite cheese, such as Swiss or Monterey Jack.

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