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Burger Bowl Recipe

Name: Chomp Kitchen and Drinks Burger Bowl Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 cup dill pickle slices, chopped; 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 16 pieces tater tots (frozen); 2 tbs neutral oil (for baking or frying); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 0.75 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp vegetable oil (for griddle); 2 slices american cheese slices; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp dill pickle brine (or finely chopped pickle); 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp onion powder; 0.25 tsp paprika (smoked optional); 0.5 tsp hot sauce (optional); 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños (optional); 1 tbs chopped chives or green onion

Inspired by Chomp Kitchen and Drinks

Time40m

Serves2

shredded lettuce, pickles, diced onion, tater tots, american smash patty, chomp sauce

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Ingredients

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Base & Vegetables

4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

1 cup dill pickle slices, chopped

1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced

Tots

16 pieces tater tots (frozen)

2 tbs neutral oil (for baking or frying)

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Smash Patties

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp vegetable oil (for griddle)

2 slices american cheese slices

Chomp Sauce

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbs Ketchup

1 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp dill pickle brine (or finely chopped pickle)

1/4 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/4 tsp Onion powder

1/4 tsp paprika (smoked optional)

1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Assembly (optional)

2 tbsp pickled jalapeños (optional)

1 tbs chopped chives or green onion

Method

Base & Vegetables

Prepare vegetables

Wash and dry lettuce, then shred or finely chop into bite-sized pieces until you have about 4 cups. Finely dice 1/2 cup yellow onion. Chop dill pickle slices into roughly 1 cup. Place all in a bowl and refrigerate while preparing other components.

Tots

Cook tater tots

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) if baking. Toss frozen tater tots with 2 tbs neutral oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and crisp. Alternatively, deep-fry or air-fry according to package instructions until crisp. Keep warm.

Smash Patties

Portion beef

Divide 1 lb ground beef into two equal balls (about 8 oz each) for two smash patties. Do not overwork the meat; handle gently.

Preheat griddle or skillet

Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot. Brush with 1 tsp vegetable oil to lightly coat.

Smash and sear

Place one meat ball on the hot surface, then immediately press down firmly with a spatula or a heavy press to form a thin patty (~1/4 inch). Season the exposed top with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes without moving until deeply browned and edges crisp. Flip and immediately season the cooked side with another 1/8–1/4 tsp salt. Top with 1 slice American cheese and cook 30–60 seconds until cheese melts and patty is cooked through. Repeat for second patty.

Rest patties

Transfer patties to a plate and let rest 1–2 minutes to settle juices.

Chomp Sauce

Make sauce

In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbs ketchup, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp pickle brine (or 1 tsp finely chopped pickle), 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp paprika and 1/2 tsp hot sauce if using. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning or acidity (add more pickle brine or a squeeze of lemon if desired). Refrigerate briefly.

Assembly

Build the bowl

Divide shredded lettuce evenly between two bowls (about 2 cups per bowl). Arrange half of the chopped pickles (1/2 cup) and half of the diced onion (1/4 cup) over each bowl.

Add tots and patties

Place 8 crisp tater tots (or 1/2 of the cooked tots) on each bowl. Place one American smash patty on top of the tots or beside them in each bowl.

Dress and finish

Drizzle 2 tbs chomp sauce over each bowl (or more to taste). Garnish with pickled jalapeños and chopped chives if using. Finish with an extra grind of black pepper or a light sprinkle of flaky salt.