burger bowl

🍔 Burger Bowl

🔸 Base Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tbsp olive oil (if sautéing in pan)

🔸 Toppings & Bowl Fillers:

Choose any or all of the following — customize as desired!

• Lettuce or greens: chopped romaine, spinach, or mixed greens

• Tomatoes: cherry tomatoes, diced or sliced

• Pickles: dill slices or chopped

• Red onion: thinly sliced or diced

• Cheese: shredded cheddar, crumbled blue cheese, or sliced Swiss

• Avocado or guacamole

• Bacon (optional): cooked and crumbled

• Jalapeños or banana peppers (optional)

• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

🔸 Burger Sauce (Big Mac–Style):

Mix the following:

• ½ cup mayo

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

• 1 tbsp pickle relish

• 1 tsp white vinegar

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt to taste

Whisk until smooth. Chill if making ahead.

🔸 Instructions:

1. Cook the Beef:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add beef, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Assemble the Bowls:

   • Start with a bed of lettuce or greens.

   • Add a scoop of seasoned beef.

   • Layer on toppings: tomato, onion, pickles, cheese, avocado, bacon, etc.

   • Drizzle with burger sauce (or serve it on the side).

3. Garnish & Serve:

   • Top with sesame seeds or a few crushed burger bun croutons if desired.

   • Serve warm or cold.

🔸 Optional Add-ons:

• Grain base like brown rice or quinoa for more substance

• Roasted sweet potatoes for a sweet-savory balance

• Fried or poached egg on top for a brunch-style bowl