The Best Smash Burger Bowl
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of a classic smash burger in a fresh and vibrant bowl. The Best Smash Burger Bowl combines juicy beef patties, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese to create the ultimate comfort dish. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, each bite is a satisfying explosion of flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (ripe)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dill pickles (sliced)
- ½ cup burger sauce (mix of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and spices)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: dice tomatoes, shred lettuce, and slice pickles.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Form ground beef into eight 2-ounce balls.
- Place balls in the skillet without overcrowding and smash each down with a spatula to form thin patties.
- Season with salt and pepper immediately after smashing; cook for about 3 minutes until a crust forms.
- Flip patties and add cheddar cheese on top; cover to melt cheese for an additional 2 minutes.
- In serving bowls, layer shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, and cheesy beef patties.
- Drizzle with burger sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg