Cheeseburger Bowl Recipe
This cheeseburger bowl recipe is a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a homemade sauce, it's so good, you won't even miss the burger buns!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ yellow onion finely minced
- ⅓ cup pickles grated
- 3 teaspoons pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1.5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt separated
- 10 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ small white onion minced
- ¾ cup small pickles sliced
- 6 oz. cheddar cheese chunked
Ground Beef
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon grated white onion
Instructions
- Prepare the burger sauce. Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, ketchup, onion, pickles, pickle juice, and granulated sugar to a bowl and mix until completely combined. Transfer to the refrigerator for later.
- Add the cabbage to a large bowl and add apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon of salt to the cabbage. Massage the vinegar and salt into the cabbage with your hands or a spoon. Set aside.
- Combine the tomatoes, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a different bowl. Toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet and season with 1 teaspoon of sea salt. and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onion to the beef and toss. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Remove from heat and toss with 2 teaspoons of pickle juice.
- Assemble the cheeseburger bowl by evenly distributing the ground beef, cabbage, tomato salad, sliced pickles, and yellow cheddar cheese into 4-6 bowls. Top with the burger sauce and enjoy.
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Notes
- The napa cabbage can be replaced with romaine lettuce or any other type of green.
- Feel free to use whatever type of cheese you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 48g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g