Description
Juicy seasoned beef with crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and favorite toppings in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked beef bacon, crumbled (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Step: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions. Place each on the hot surface and press firmly to flatten to about ½-inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Break into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Step: Divide shredded lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each with cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and cooked beef bacon if using.
- Step: Distribute the cooked beef evenly among the bowls. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each serving.
- Step: Drizzle Smash Sauce generously over each bowl. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd your pan or the beef will steam instead of getting a caramelized crust. The sauce needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: smash burger bowl, low carb, American dinner, beef bowl, ketogenic