Cheeseburger Meatball Salad Bowls
If you love cheeseburgers but want a lighter, deconstructed version, you're in for a treat with these cheeseburger meatball salad bowls. Juicy meatballs stuffed with cheddar cheese, crispy fries, fresh toppings, and tangy burger sauce come together to make a delicious, customizable meal that satisfies all your burger cravings without the bun
Equipment
- Large non-stick pan
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 500 g beef mince
- 50 g parmesan
- 1 egg
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 70 g cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 300 g lettuce
- 200 g baby tomatoes chopped
- 1 red onion sliced
- 100 g gherkins or pickles
- 50 g burger sauce
Fries (skip if using store bought)
- 2 potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Begin by prepping all your fresh ingredients. Slice the potatoes into fries (if you're making them from scratch), chop the baby tomatoes and pickles, cube the cheddar cheese, and slice the red onion and lettuce. If you’re making fries, soak the sliced potatoes in a bowl of iced water to remove excess starch and ensure crispiness.70 g cheddar cheese, 300 g lettuce, 200 g baby tomatoes, 1 red onion, 100 g gherkins or pickles, 2 potatoes
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef mince, parmesan, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, and an egg. Mix everything until well incorporated. This combination will give the meatballs their signature cheeseburger flavor.500 g beef mince, 50 g parmesan, 1 egg, 50 g breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard
- Take a small ball of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center, then close the meat around the cheese and roll it into a smooth ball. Repeat until you have around 12-16 meatballs. Refrigerate the meatballs for about 10-15 minutes to help them firm up.
- If you're making fries, drain the soaked potatoes and toss them in olive oil, salt, and paprika. Cook them in the air fryer at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway through. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven at 200°C for around 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crisping.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika
- While the fries are cooking, heat some olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs, making sure not to overcrowd the pan and if you need to then cook in two batches. Cook them for about 10 minutes, turning frequently so all sides get browned and crispy. If you prefer, you can bake the meatballs in the oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Once the meatballs and fries are done, it’s time to build your cheeseburger bowls. Start with a bed of fresh lettuce, then layer on the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, pickles, and fries. Add the juicy cheeseburger meatballs on top, and finish everything with a generous drizzle of burger sauce.50 g burger sauce
Notes
For crispy, golden meatballs, make sure to sear them well in a hot pan. This adds a delicious crust and locks in juices, ensuring the inside remains tender and cheesy. I recommend not overcrowding the pan for even browning.
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcalCarbohydrates: 37.5gProtein: 37.5gFat: 50g
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