Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic burger without the bun! This Burger in a Bowl recipe combines juicy ground beef, fresh romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheese, topped with your favorite condiments. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this dish is customizable to fit any dietary preference and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Serve it for lunch or dinner, and enjoy all the deliciousness without the carbs!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp ketchup (or low-sugar alternative)
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- While the beef is cooking, wash and chop the lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Divide the chopped lettuce among serving bowls; top each with cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Finish by adding ketchup and pickles to each bowl based on personal preference.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg