Description
This Smash Burger Bowl recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic smashed burger without the bun. Featuring juicy, seasoned ground beef patties layered over a fresh bed of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and melted cheddar cheese, then finished with a tangy burger sauce, this dish is perfect for a low-carb, satisfying meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Vegetables and Toppings
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Sauce
- 1/2 cup burger sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for searing the beef for a flavorful crust.
- Form and Season Beef Balls: Shape the ground beef into balls and season them evenly with salt and black pepper, preparing them for cooking.
- Smash Beef Balls: Place the beef balls onto the preheated skillet and press them down firmly with a spatula to create thin patties that will form the signature crispy edges.
- Cook Patties: Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes until they develop a brown crust, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes to reach desired doneness.
- Prepare Bowl Base: In a serving bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese as the base of your burger bowl.
- Add Cooked Patties: Place the freshly cooked smashed burger patties on top of the layered vegetables and cheese.
- Drizzle Sauce and Serve: Pour the burger sauce over the assembled bowl and serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a different variation.
- Feel free to add other toppings like onions or jalapeños to customize flavor.
- For extra crispiness, let patties cook a bit longer on the skillet without moving them.
- Use your favorite burger sauce or mix mayo with ketchup and mustard for a homemade option.
