🍔 Loaded Burger Bowls (Meal Prep Friendly)
🥣 Ingredients (Makes 4 bowls)
Base
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2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
Toppings
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1½ cups shredded lettuce
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½ cup diced tomatoes
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½ cup sliced pickles
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2 tbsp chopped green onions
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Optional: sesame seeds
Creamy Burger Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp pickle relish
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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1 tsp white vinegar
👩🍳 Instructions
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Cook the Rice
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Prepare rice according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.
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Cook the Beef
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess grease.
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Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Make the Sauce
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In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
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Chill for 10–15 minutes for best flavor.
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Assemble the Bowls
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Bottom layer: rice
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Add: shredded lettuce
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Add: seasoned ground beef
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Top with: cheese, tomatoes, pickles
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Drizzle burger sauce
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Garnish with green onions & sesame seeds
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Storage
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Store in airtight containers up to 4 days.
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Keep lettuce and sauce separate if you prefer it extra fresh.
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❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this low carb?
Yes! Replace rice with:
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Cauliflower rice
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Extra lettuce (turn it into a burger salad)
Q: Can I use ground turkey instead?
Absolutely. Ground turkey or chicken works great. Add 1 tbsp olive oil while cooking to keep it juicy.
Q: How do I reheat it?
Remove lettuce and cold toppings if possible.
Microwave rice + beef 1–2 minutes, then add fresh toppings and sauce.
Q: Can I freeze these?
Freeze only the rice and beef portion. Add fresh toppings after reheating.
Q: How can I make it spicy?
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Add diced jalapeños
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Mix sriracha into the sauce
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Use pepper jack cheese
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes:
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Skip cheese or use dairy-free cheese
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Use vegan mayo for the sauce