Description
This recipe combines lean ground beef with fresh vegetables and a creamy special sauce, served in a bowl without a bun.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat. Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, until fragrant.
- While the beef cooks, prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Divide the chopped romaine lettuce among four bowls.
- Top the lettuce with the cooked ground beef mixture.
- Evenly distribute the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.
- Drizzle each bowl generously with the special sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the cooked beef, chopped vegetables, and special sauce separately in airtight containers. Assemble just before serving.
- Customize your bowls with other toppings like diced avocado, sliced red onion, or jalapeños.
- A turkey or chicken burger can be substituted for the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American