The Best Burger Bowls with Secret Sauce

Imagine everything you love about a classic burger: the juicy seasoned patty, crispy green lettuce, sliced onions, melty cheese, tangy pickles, creamy sauces and all your favorite toppings!

But instead of being stuffed between two buns, it’s beautifully layered in a bowl. That my friend, is a delicious burger bowl!

Think of it like a deconstructed burger that’s turned into a fresh, colorful fork and knife kind of meal. No cheap, soggy buns, just the bold, savory mouthwatering flavor of a burger served in a lighter, quicker more customizable way.

This will be your new go-to summer dish. It’s the perfect mash up of clean eating and comfort food.

Whether you’re planning a laid back BBQ, poolside party or a quick weeknight dinner, these burger bowls check all the boxes.

They come together in minutes, look pretty on every plate and offer endless topping possibilities.

They’re even kid friendly! My kids love to customize the bowl to their liking and it’s a meal we can all enjoy!

So skip the bun and dig into something fresher, faster and more flexible with these easy and delicious burger bowls.

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Ingredients to make The Best Burger Bowls with Secret Sauce

Ground Meat:

• Ground meat: Beef, Turkey, or Chicken
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Oregano
• Chili Powder
• Worcestershire Sauce or Tamari Soy Sauce

In medium size pan over medium heat, cook ground meat with seasonings until browned.

Basic Toppings (More listed below):

• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Onions
• Pickles
• Shredded Cheese
• Cooked Bacon

Secret Sauce: (more listed below)

• Mayonnaise
• Dill pickle relish
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Maple syrup
• White vinegar
• Unrefined salt

Assemble the bowl:

• Layer the lettuce in your bowl first. Top with seasoned ground meat and your favorite toppings. Drizzle over the secret sauce. Serve cold and Enjoy!

Choose your favorite Lettuce:

• Romaine: A crunchy, refreshing staple
• Butter Lettuce: Soft and mild making every bite melt
• Arugula: Fresh, zesty flavor making for a refreshing bite
• Spinach: Soft, tender and slightly earthly satisfying flavor
• Swiss Chard: Hearty and colorful, holding well with warm toppings

Select your favorite Toppings:

1. Cherry Tomatoes
2. Pickles
3. Red onion
4. Pickled Red Onion
5. Sliced Avocado or Guacamole
6. Jalapeños
7. Bell peppers
8. Corn
9. Crispy Bacon
10. Fried or hard boiled Egg
11. Onion Rings
12. Crouton style “bun” cubes (roasted chopped buns in avocado oil until golden)
13. Shredded Cheese
14. French Fries
15. Sweet Potato Fries

Pick your favorite Secret Sauce:

Secret Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp dill pickle relish
• 1 tsp mustard
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1/4 tsp unrefined salt

Mix everything together in a bowl or mason jar. And rest in the fridge to let flavors meld for at least an hour.

Garlic Aioli:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3-4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp stone ground or spicy mustard
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp unrefined salt

Mix everything together in a bowl or mason jar. Then rest in fridge to let flavors meld for at least an hour.

Honey Mustard:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp unrefined salt

Mix everything together in a bowl or mason jar. Rest in fridge to let flavors meld for at least an hour.

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