Deluxe Cheeseburger Bowl With Special Sauce Recipe
Craving a delicious cheeseburger but want a lighter option that still hits the spot? This deluxe cheeseburger bowl with special sauce is the perfect solution.
- 1 hamburger bun, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ head Iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped
- 2 small tomatoes, roughly chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly slice
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small wedges
- 1 cup dill pickle chips
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Prepare hamburger bun croutons: On a small baking sheet, toss to combine hamburger bun cubes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until toasted. Set aside.
- Prepare special sauce: Mix to combine all ingredients for special sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef to skillet and cook, stirring, until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Distribute lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, dill pickle chips, ground beef, and croutons into 4 bowls.
- Drizzle with special sauce and serve immediately.
“While a great cheeseburger is certainly hard to beat, these bowls have quickly become my go-to weeknight meal when I want comfort food.”
Recipe developer Katie Rosenhouse shares, "While a great cheeseburger is certainly hard to beat, these bowls have quickly become my go-to weeknight meal when I want comfort food." Not only do these bowls scratch that cheeseburger itch, but they do so in a way that isn't the same old entree again and again. If you're really in the mood to treat yourself, serve with a side of French fries for a familiar side that pairs oh so well.
Gather the ingredients for deluxe cheeseburger bowl with special sauce
These cheeseburger bowls are quick, easy to make, and can even be prepped in advance, using ingredients you likely already have on hand. The hamburger bun croutons are made by cutting a hamburger bun into cubes, tossing them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then baking until crisp and golden. The special sauce combines mayonnaise, ketchup, Sriracha, and Worcestershire sauce with kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper, creating a tangy, sweet, and savory topping that ties all of the components together. You can adjust the amount of Sriracha to your desired spice level.
For the base of the bowls, crisp Iceberg lettuce provides that classic crunch, complemented by tomatoes, red onion, and dill pickle chips for added freshness. Sharp cheddar cheese adds the cheesy richness, but feel free to swap it with any cubed cheese you prefer. The bowl is finished with browned ground beef, seasoned with kosher salt, garlic power, onion powder, and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the meat.
