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The Best Smash Burger Bowl

A delightful bowl that combines the iconic taste of a smash burger with fresh greens, veggies, and condiments, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Patties
  • 1 lb ground beef Opt for 80/20 meat to fat ratio for juiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the beef.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning the patties.
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 4 burger buns Toasted before assembly.
  • to taste Lettuce Fresh, for the base.
  • 1 Tomato Sliced.
  • 1 Onion Sliced.
  • to taste Pickles For additional crunch.
  • optional Cheese For melting on patties.
  • to taste Ketchup and mustard For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Slice the tomatoes and onions, wash the lettuce, and get your burger buns ready.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Form the ground beef into loose balls (about 4 oz each) and place them in the skillet.
  3. Press down firmly on each ball to flatten it into a patty. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes without moving.
  4. Carefully flip each patty and place slices of cheese on top if desired. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
  5. Toast your burger buns in a separate pan or under the broiler for a minute until golden brown.
Assembly
  1. Start with a base of chopped lettuce in a bowl, add the cooked patties, followed by sliced onions, tomatoes, pickles, and condiments.
Serving
  1. Enjoy your delightful Smash Burger Bowl with a fork!

Notes

Choose ground beef wisely for juiciness, and feel free to experiment with toppings and condiments. Watch cooking time to ensure patties maintain their shape.