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Loaded Smashburger Rice Bowl

Loaded Smashburger Rice Bowl

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 30 mins

All the flavours of a classic smashburger served over fluffy rice, loaded with cheesy beef, fresh toppings, and a rich burger sauce.



 

Ingredients

For the Smashburger Beef

  • 500 g beef mince (20%% fat ideal)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 100 g cheddar cheese, grated or sliced

For the Rice

  • 250 g basmati rice
  • 500 ml water
  • Pinch of salt

Burger Bowl Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2–3 gherkins, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved

Burger Sauce

  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped gherkins
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Prepare the Rice

Cook the Rice

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  1. Step 2

    Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.

  2. Step 3

    Add rice, water, and salt to a saucepan.

  3. Step 4

    Bring to the boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10–12 minutes.

  4. Step 5

    Remove from heat and rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.

  5. Step 6

    Cook the Smashburger Beef

Season the Beef

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  1. Step 7

    Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce to the mince.

  2. Step 8

    Mix lightly and form into loose balls.

Smash & Sear

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  1. Step 9

    Heat a large frying pan or skillet over high heat.

  2. Step 10

    Add beef balls and smash flat with a spatula.

  3. Step 11

    Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned.

Add Cheese

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  1. Step 12

    Top the beef with cheddar.

  2. Step 13

    Cover briefly to melt.

  3. Step 14

    Make the Sauce

Mix the Burger Sauce

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  1. Step 15

    Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, gherkins, and smoked paprika.

  2. Step 16

    Assemble the Bowl

Build the Rice Bowl

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  1. Step 17

    Spoon rice into bowls.

  2. Step 18

    Top with cheesy smashburger beef, lettuce, gherkins, onion, and tomatoes.

  3. Step 19

    Drizzle generously with burger sauce and serve immediately.

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