Description
Burger Bowls are a delicious low-carb twist on the classic cheeseburger. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese, and a creamy burger sauce, this easy dinner recipe delivers all your favorite burger flavors without the bun. Perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or anyone looking for a satisfying keto-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Burger Beef
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowls
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
For the Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the burger sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Slice the tomatoes, onions, avocado, and pickles.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the lettuce among four serving bowls. Top with the seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles, avocado, and bacon if using.
- Add the sauce: Drizzle the burger sauce generously over each bowl.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra black pepper if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while the beef is warm, or refrigerate the components separately for easy meal prep throughout the week.
Notes
Customize your burger bowls with sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, or a fried egg. For meal prep, store the warm beef, vegetables, and sauce separately until ready to serve for the freshest texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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