Description
Indulge in the flavors of summer with our Best Smash Burger Bowl! This delightful dish features juicy ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a medley of fresh toppings served over crispy greens. Perfect for game day or a cozy night in, this recipe delivers all the satisfaction of a classic burger in a vibrant bowl. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to please everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb high-quality ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 soft brioche buns, halved
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the lettuce, tomato, and onion; set aside cheese and sauces.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef without stirring for about 3 minutes until browned. Smash down with a spatula for even cooking.
- After about 5 minutes of cooking, place cheddar on top of each patty and cover with a lid for one minute to melt.
- While the beef cooks, toast the burger buns until golden brown.
- Assemble each bowl by layering chopped lettuce at the bottom, followed by the smashed beef patty with melted cheese, topped with tomato and onion slices.
- Drizzle ketchup and mustard over each bowl before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Choose grass-fed ground beef for enhanced flavor. - Customize with toppings like avocado or pickles for variety. - For a vegetarian option, use black beans or lentils instead of beef.