Burger Bowls Recipe
A delicious and hearty Burger Bowl combining seasoned ground beef, nutritious brown rice, fresh vegetables, and classic burger toppings for a satisfying meal without the bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Grains
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Condiments
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Cook Brown Rice: Prepare brown rice according to package instructions, which usually takes about 30 minutes. Ensure rice is fluffy and fully cooked before setting aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add lean ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until browned thoroughly, about 8 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef for even cooking. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prep Vegetables: While beef cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the lettuce, and slice the pickles to get all fresh ingredients ready for assembly.
- Assemble Bowls: In serving bowls, layer the cooked brown rice as a base, followed by the browned ground beef, shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Make Sauce and Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix ketchup and mustard together until combined. Drizzle this sauce evenly over the assembled ingredients in each bowl to add classic burger flavor.
- Serve: Serve the burger bowls immediately for best taste and texture, or enjoy directly from the bowl as a convenient meal option.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Feel free to add onions, avocado, or other burger toppings according to taste.
- Use low-sodium ketchup and pickles to reduce salt content.
- This dish can be made ahead by preparing rice and beef separately and assembling just before serving.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with seasoned cooked lentils or plant-based ground meat.
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