Easy Burger Bowls
These easy burger bowls are everything you love about a classic cheeseburger—no bun required. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, fresh toppings, and your favorite sauce, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon burger seasoning or a mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika
- 4 cups chopped lettuce Romaine or iceberg work best
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked fries or diced potatoes air fried or baked
- ½ cup sliced pickles
- ½ cup sliced onion pickled or raw—your choice
- ¼ to ½ cup burger sauce like Thousand Island or fry sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart using a spatula or spoon.
- Cook the beef until fully browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure it cooks evenly.
- Season the beef with your favorite burger seasoning. Stir to coat the meat well.
- Drain the grease by carefully tilting the pan and spooning out the excess fat, or using a colander lined with paper towels.
- Build your bowls by starting with a base of lettuce in each bowl.
- Add toppings like the seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, diced tomato, crispy bacon, onion (pickled if you like), pickles, and fries or potatoes.
- Drizzle with sauce such as fry sauce, Thousand Island, or your favorite burger-style dressing.
- Serve immediately while the beef is hot and the toppings are fresh.