Cheeseburger in a Bowl

This Cheeseburger in a Bowl takes all the familiar flavors of a classic cheeseburger and turns them into an easy, satisfying salad. It’s got tangy sauce, melty cheese, crunchy pickles, and those finely diced onions that make a McDonald’s cheeseburger instantly recognizable.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 779 kcal

Ingredients

For the Dressing

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon grated white onion
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 garlic clove minced

For the Salad

2 tablespoons dehydrated onions
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bag seasoned sweet potato fries cooked according to package instructions
Romaine lettuce washed and chopped
Shredded cheddar cheese
Cherry tomatoes halved
Dill pickles chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Make the Dressing:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, onion, relish, pepper, and garlic until smooth.
¾ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup chili sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon grated white onion, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, 1 garlic clove
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day) to allow flavors to blend.

Prepare the Salad:

Place the dehydrated onions in a small bowl, cover with water, and let them soak while preparing the rest of the salad.
2 tablespoons dehydrated onions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease if desired.
1 ½ pounds ground beef, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Meanwhile, cook the sweet potato fries according to package instructions.
1 bag seasoned sweet potato fries
Divide the lettuce among 4 shallow bowls. Top with warm ground beef (sprinkle cheese on immediately if you want it slightly melted).
Romaine lettuce, Shredded cheddar cheese
Add tomatoes, pickles, drained onions, and sweet potato fries (either on the salad or on the side).
Cherry tomatoes, Dill pickles
Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

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Nutrition Information

Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.

Keyword cheeseburger salad, ground beef, salad

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