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In-N-Out Inspired Burger Bowls

These easy In-N-Out Burger Bowls are loaded with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, caramelized onions and homemade burger sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Keyword: burger bowl, burger bowl recipe, dinner bowl recipe, in and out burger sauce recipe
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Burger Bowls:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Fresh tomatoes chopped or sliced
  • Pickles
  • Sliced or shredded cheese
  • Caramelized onions
  • Crispy potatoes or french fries optional

For the Burger Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons caramelized onions
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Paprika to taste
  • A small amount of yellow mustard

Instructions

How to Make the Burger Sauce:

  • Add the mayonnaise, ketchup and caramelized onions to a small bowl.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika, then add a little yellow mustard.
  • Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  • You can make the sauce ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the bowls.

How to Make the In-N-Out Burger Bowls:

  • Cook sliced or diced onions in a skillet until they're soft, golden and caramelized.
  • Set aside two tablespoons for the burger sauce and save the rest for topping the bowls.
  • Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat.
  • Break the beef apart as it cooks and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Continue cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through.
  • Drain any excess grease if necessary.
  • While the beef cooks, chop the lettuce and tomatoes and get your pickles, cheese and caramelized onions ready.
  • If you're adding crispy potatoes or french fries, prepare those as well.

Assemble the Bowls:

  • Start each bowl with a generous layer of chopped lettuce.
  • Add the seasoned ground beef, fresh tomatoes, pickles, cheese and caramelized onions.
  • Add crispy potatoes or fries if you're using them, then finish everything with plenty of burger sauce.
  • Serve right away.

Notes

Make it your own: The topping amounts are intentionally flexible. Add as much lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles and sauce as you like.
Make ahead: The ground beef, caramelized onions and burger sauce can all be prepared ahead of time. Store the components separately and assemble just before serving.
Farmers market tip: If tomatoes are in season, this is a great recipe for using fresh heirloom or locally grown tomatoes.
Potatoes: Crispy potatoes or french fries are optional, but highly recommended if you want the bowls to feel a little more like burger night.