Description
These Juicy Grilled Burger Bowls combine flavorful grilled beef patties with fresh, crisp vegetables for a delicious, low-carb meal option. Perfect for outdoor cooking or stovetop preparation, these bowls offer a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and fresh produce, topped with cheese and your favorite creamy dressing for added richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling or pan frying)
Fresh Vegetables
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
Toppings and Serving
- 1/4 cup cheese, shredded (cheddar or feta)
- 4 tablespoons burger sauce or creamy dressing of your choice
- 4 large lettuce leaves or bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Pan: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or heat a pan on the stove over medium-high heat with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season the Beef: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Form Patties: Shape the seasoned beef into four uniform large patties, pressing them down to ensure even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Cook the Patties: Place the patties on the preheated grill or pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side to achieve medium doneness, adjusting the time if you prefer your burger cooked more or less.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the patties cook, dice the tomatoes and cucumber, thinly slice the red onions, shred the lettuce, and slice the avocado, preparing fresh ingredients for the bowls.
- Rest the Patties: Remove the cooked burger patties from the grill or pan and let them rest for a minute to retain their juices and flavor.
- Assemble Bowls – Base: Arrange a generous portion of shredded lettuce in each bowl to serve as the base layer.
- Add Burger Patty: Place one grilled burger patty on top of the lettuce in each bowl.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Surround each burger patty with the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, then place avocado slices on top for creaminess.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar or feta cheese over the assembled vegetables and burger patty for extra flavor.
- Drizzle Sauce: Drizzle one tablespoon of burger sauce or your favorite creamy dressing over each bowl to enhance taste.
- Optional Serving: For an optional serving style, place a large lettuce leaf or a slice of bread underneath each burger patty inside the bowl.
Notes
- You can cook the burger patties on a stovetop pan if a grill is not available.
- Adjust the cooking time for patties depending on preferred doneness: rare, medium, or well done.
- Cheese choice can be swapped to suit dietary preferences, such as using feta for a tangier taste or cheddar for a classic flavor.
- Use large lettuce leaves instead of bread for a low-carb, gluten-free option.
- Burger sauce can be substituted with any creamy dressing like ranch or aioli.
- Letting the patties rest after cooking helps keep them juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
