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Better Than Takeout Burger Bowls Recipe

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A quick, flavorful, and easy homemade burger bowl recipe that combines seasoned ground beef with fresh toppings for a satisfying meal without the mess of buns.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 mix)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups (70 g) shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped pickles (optional)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) mustard (Dijon or yellow)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) ketchup
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (10 minutes): Finely dice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the pickles if using, and shred the iceberg lettuce. Set aside in separate bowls.
  2. Blend the Cottage Cheese and Beef (5 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine ground beef with cottage cheese. Use a food processor or blender for about 30 seconds until well mixed but not pureed.
  3. Season the Beef Mixture (2 minutes): Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the beef-cottage cheese blend. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  4. Cook the Beef (8-10 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef mixture, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Sauce (2 minutes): In a small bowl, mix ketchup and mustard.
  6. Assemble the Burger Bowls (5 minutes): Start with shredded lettuce in each bowl. Top with cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, diced onions, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle the ketchup-mustard sauce over the top.
  7. Final Touches: Optionally add extra smoked paprika or cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Keep skillet heat moderate to avoid drying out beef. Blending cottage cheese into beef keeps it moist and tender. Break beef into small chunks for crispy edges but avoid over-stirring. Store components separately if making ahead. Reheat beef gently on stovetop, avoid microwaving assembled bowls to keep veggies crisp.

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