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California Burger Bowl

All the flavor of a burger off the grill, built in a bowl instead of on a bun. Swap the protein, the toppings, or the dressing and it's a different dinner every time
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger bowl, California Burger Bowl, savory
Servings: 4
Calories: 474kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

California Burger Bowl

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • romaine lettuce field greens or romaine work well use enough to fill 2 bowls.
  • 1 to 2 to tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1 avocado

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup [olive oil]
  • 1/4 cup [balsamic vinegar]
  • 1 clove crushed garlic or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • A sprinkle of sea salt onion powder and black pepper
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Instructions

  • use your hands or a burger press to form the ground meat into two 1/4 pound hamburgers.
  • sprinkle the patties with sea salt , onion powder and black pepper to taste and preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • add the burgers to a heated grill with a medium flame and cook for approximately 6 to 8 minutes, flip and cook for approximately 4 to 8 minutes longer until burgers reach the desired internal temperature at least 160°F
  • while the burgers are cooking, place the lettuce, chopped tomatoes, onions and avocados into two bowls and make the dressing by adding all ingredients to a small mason jar and shake well.
  • place a burger in each bowl on top of the lettuce, onions, avocado and tomatoes and top it with the dressing or just plain oil and vinegar.

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Notes

You may have dressing leftover, store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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