Burger Bowls

Burger Bowls

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: LUNCH Cuisine: American Diet: None

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickles
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
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Instructions

  1. Prepare brown rice according to package instructions (approximately 30 minutes). Rinse if the package suggests it. Fluff the rice with a fork when it finishes cooking.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (about 8 minutes). Break the meat into bite-sized pieces as it cooks so it heats evenly.
  3. Drain excess fat from the skillet into a safe container. Return the beef to the pan and give it one quick stir to redistribute seasoning. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  4. While the beef cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, shred the lettuce, and slice the pickles. Keep the pieces bite-sized for easy spooning and eating.
  5. Assemble your bowl: layer cooked brown rice, then add a generous scoop of ground beef. Top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Mix ketchup and mustard in a small bowl. Taste and tweak if you like it tangier or sweeter. Drizzle this over your assembled ingredients or serve on the side for dunking.
  7. Serve immediately or enjoy straight from the bowl. Celebrate the fact that you made a full meal without losing your will to live.

Notes

  1. To avoid sogginess, keep wet and dry components separate if planning for leftovers.