Modern American Cuisine
Burger bowl without a bun
A burger bowl is a brilliant way to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite American fast food without the extra carbs and heaviness of a bun. In this version, a juicy beef patty with melted cheddar is served on a bed of crisp, fresh lettuce, sweet tomatoes, and tangy pickles. Golden potato wedges, baked until golden brown, add heartiness and textural contrast to the dish. All this splendor is brought together by a classic “burger” sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard, which binds the ingredients into a single harmonious composition. This format is not only more convenient to eat at home but is also perfect for lunchboxes, where all the components stay fresh and appetizing.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 45 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Modern American Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 40 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Wash the potatoes thoroughly, cut them into large wedges with…
Wash the potatoes thoroughly, cut them into large wedges with the skin still on, and pat them dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with vegetable oil, season with salt, and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 25 minutes, until the wedges are covered with an appetizing golden crust.
- 02
Make our signature burger sauce
Make our signature burger sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and a tablespoon of pickle brine for that distinctive tang. Store the sauce in the refrigerator—over time, its flavor will only become richer and more robust.
- 03
Shape the ground beef into 4 flat patties, make a small inden…
Shape the ground beef into 4 flat patties, make a small indentation in the center of each one (to prevent them from puffing up while frying), and season with salt and pepper. Fry them in a hot skillet with a drop of oil for about 6 minutes, flipping them occasionally, until they have a nice golden-brown crust. About a minute before they’re done, place a slice of cheddar on each patty to melt.
- 04
Cut the crisp lettuce leaves into wide strips, the fresh toma…
Cut the crisp lettuce leaves into wide strips, the fresh tomatoes into rounds, and the pickled cucumbers into thin slices. Cutting the vegetables this way will help distribute them evenly on the plate and recreate the classic burger’s signature texture.
- 05
Assemble the bowl
Assemble the bowl: place a bed of lettuce at the bottom of a deep plate, and arrange the baked potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers around the sides. Carefully place the hot beef cutlet with stringy cheese in the center and generously pour the prepared sauce over everything.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To make the potato wedges as crispy as possible, be sure to pat them dry with a paper towel before baking and avoid overcrowding them on the baking sheet.
How to serve
Serve the bowl warm, optionally adding some pickled red onions or crispy bacon to enhance the classic burger flavor.
How to store
Store the baked potatoes and cooked patties in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the fresh vegetables and sauce in separate containers and assemble the bowl right before eating.
Note
If you want a lighter sauce, substitute half the mayonnaise with thick Greek yogurt—the flavor will remain zesty, but the dish will be less fatty.
