Description
These Grilled Juicy Burger Bowls combine perfectly seasoned and grilled beef patties with fresh, vibrant greens and a tangy homemade dressing, all served in a bowl for a delicious and healthy twist on the classic burger.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Salad Base
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, sliced
Dressing
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for cooking your burger patties perfectly.
- Prepare Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix gently to combine. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a round burger patty, about 3/4 inch thick.
- Grill Patties: Place the patties on the preheated grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until nicely seared, then flip. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- Prepare Salad: While the patties are grilling, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, and dill pickles in a large bowl to form the fresh salad base.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Rest Patties: Remove the cooked patties from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute juices and ensure juiciness.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the salad mixture evenly into four bowls. Place one grilled burger patty on top of each salad.
- Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over each burger bowl and serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For more flavor, you can let the beef mixture rest for 15 minutes before shaping patties.
- Use a meat thermometer to cook beef patties to your preferred doneness: 160°F for medium.
- The dressing can be adjusted by adding more lemon juice for extra tang or substituting mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add your favorite burger toppings like pickled jalapeños or crispy bacon if desired.
- These bowls are great for meal prep; keep dressing separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
