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Easy Loaded Burger Bowls Recipe for Flavorful Weeknight Meal Prep

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A quick and easy no-bun burger bowl combining savory ground beef, melty cheddar, fresh veggies, and a tangy sauce, perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 56 g)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (about 35 g)
  • ¼ cup chopped pickles (about 40 g)
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (80 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: jalapeños, avocado slices, crispy bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the beef.
  3. Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if desired.
  4. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, ketchup, and mustard. Stir until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt or pickle juice if desired.
  5. While beef cooks, dice tomato, thinly slice red onion, shred lettuce, and chop pickles. Set aside optional toppings.
  6. Divide cooked beef evenly into four bowls.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over hot beef to melt slightly.
  8. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on top.
  9. Drizzle prepared sauce generously over each bowl.
  10. Garnish with optional toppings like jalapeños, avocado, or bacon bits.
  11. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to four days for meal prep.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when browning beef to get a good sear. Shred cheese fresh for better melting. Add fresh toppings like lettuce and pickles just before eating to avoid sogginess. Sauce can be adjusted with pickle juice for tanginess. Reheat beef separately and add fresh toppings after warming.

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