Description
A deconstructed take on the classic burger, these Burger Bowls combine seasoned beef, crunchy lettuce, tangy pickles, and melty cheddar over warm brown rice for a hearty and customizable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced pickles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly while still warm.
- Prepare toppings: wash and dry cherry tomatoes and lettuce, halve tomatoes, and slice pickles.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef; cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, if desired, and allow to cook for another 30–60 seconds.
- Divide cooked brown rice among serving bowls, topping with cooked ground beef.
- Add shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced pickles to the bowls.
- Finish with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the bowls or serve on the side.
Notes
For meal prep, store components separately for best texture. Consider swapping ground beef with seasoned lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: burger bowls, quick dinner, meal prep, customizable meals, healthy recipes