Description
Mexican burger bowls deliver a zesty twist on classic comfort fare. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and cilantro-lime rice, these bowls offer a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Toppings and Condiments:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup pickles, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium temperature, preparing for meat preparation.
- Combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Transfer seasoned meat to hot skillet, cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Create a fresh green foundation by layering crisp lettuce leaves across serving bowls.
- Distribute the cooked beef evenly over lettuce, ensuring each bowl receives an equal portion of seasoned meat.
- Enhance the burger bowl with vibrant toppings: halve cherry tomatoes, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, scatter diced pickles, and garnish with thinly sliced red onion rings.
- Craft a signature burger dressing by whisking mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard until smooth and well-integrated.
- Generously drizzle the creamy dressing across each assembled burger bowl, allowing it to cascade over toppings.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and temperature optimal, presenting a deconstructed burger experience.
Notes
- Prep your skillet with medium heat for perfect browning of ground beef.
- Season the meat generously with dry spices to enhance its classic burger flavor.
- Drain excess fat after cooking to keep the burger base light and not greasy.
- Layer ingredients strategically, starting with crisp lettuce as a fresh foundation.
- Create a quick signature sauce by blending mayo, ketchup, and mustard for tangy creaminess.
- Serve immediately to maintain the ideal temperature and texture of each ingredient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg