Have you ever had a burger bowl before? They were new to me not that long ago, but they’re now something I make almost every single week of the year! They’re basically all the things you’d want on a burger piled into a bowl. This means there’s room for even more toppings and sauce because you’re not trying to hold it all together with a bun. I’m all about more sauce myself, so burger bowls are where it’s at. Also if you’re gluten-free, they’re the perfect option. And they’re so much tastier than a gluten-free bun, (in my opinion)! We often make my In and Out Style Burger Lettuce Wraps all piled into a bowl. But we also like to mix it up with other flavors like my Aloha Teriyaki Burger Bowls. And so the natural next choice for us was Banh Mi flavors because we’re both crazy about Banh Mi sandwiches!
Let’s get started by talking about the ingredients
Veggies – For these burger bowls I like to use any kind of softer lettuce for the base. I have tons of mixed greens each week from our farm CSA share, so that’s what I’ve been using. They’re super tasty and the just the right texture. But red or green leaf or even butter lettuce would work well here. You could use romaine, but it’s just too crunchy for my taste in these bowls. From there we add cucumbers and quick pickled carrots just like the traditional sandwich. I don’t make full-blown pickled carrots just to keep things simple and quick. I’ve also had lots of radishes around so I’ve been adding those, but they’re not traditional or necessary. They do add a nice crunch though! Fresh Herbs – The best flavors always come from using basil, cilantro, and mint. However, unless you’ve just been to the farmer’s market or have herbs growing in your backyard this is super impractical and not budget-friendly! So if you’re heading to the store just choose one. My choices would be basil or cilantro, with cilantro being the most budget-friendly. Burger Patties – I like to use ground pork here for the burgers because of its great flavor, and it stays nice and juicy on the grill. You can use ground chicken or turkey, but be really careful to oil your grill and don’t let them dry out. Pork really is the ultimate in this case! Or you can also use my Saté Chicken from my Banh Mi Slaw, (but of course, it’s no longer a burger bowl, instead you’ll have a tasty salad). Sriracha Mayo – There are a few options here. First up you can use any good quality mayo mixed together with sriracha to your taste. Or secondly, you can make your own using my sriracha mayo recipe found in my Mango Veggie Sushi Bowls.
Now let’s make these Banh Mi Burger Bowls step by step
Step 1: We’re going to get started by prepping the veggies for the bowls. Tear the lettuce and cut the cucumbers into small bite-sized pieces. Grate the carrots and toss them together with the rice vinegar and optional maple syrup. Let the carrots sit for a quick ‘pickled’ carrot of sorts! Step 2: Next, mix the sriracha with your choice of mayo. I like to use my mayo recipe that’s found in my Mango Veggie Sushi Bowls with Sriracha Mayo recipe. You can also buy good quality avocado mayo from the store now to speed things up as well. Step 3: Then, remove the stems from the herbs and chop them up together. We love using basil, mint, and cilantro with Banh Mi flavors, but you can also choose just one. If I’m making these during the warmer months, I have loads of fresh herbs from my garden. But it’s really not practical to buy all 3 from the store, so I just choose cilantro for the most budget-friendly option. Step 4: Next, preheat the grill, mix the ingredients for the burgers together, and form into patties. Step 5: When the grill is ready, place the burgers on the grill and cook until they’re easy to flip about 5-6 minutes. If you try to turn the burgers too soon, they won’t release from the grill easily. Step 6: Once you flip the burgers, cook until they’re done in the center, about 5-6 more minutes. Then serve everything together family style so each person can assemble their own bowl!
More Banh Mi inspired recipes
Banh Mi Cucumber Subs Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps Banh Mi Slaw with Creamy Sriracha Dressing Banh Mi Salad Bowls with Sriracha Lime Dressing
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I really hope you enjoy these Banh Mi Burger Bowls! And if you do get a chance to make them, I hope you’ll leave me a comment/rating below. I always love hearing from you here!
