Description
This Burger Bowls Recipe offers a delicious and low-carb twist on the classic burger, serving all your favorite flavors without the bun. Juicy, seasoned ground beef is cooked to perfection and layered over a fresh bed of romaine lettuce with cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, avocado, and shredded cheddar. Topped with a smoky, tangy homemade burger sauce, this bowl is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that’s gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For the Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Burger Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for about 7–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle juice, and smoked paprika until smooth and combined.
- Assemble the Burger Bowls: In serving bowls, layer the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced dill pickles, diced or sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese. Top each bowl with a generous scoop of the cooked ground beef.
- Serve: Drizzle the prepared burger sauce over each bowl and serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Customize your burger bowls by adding bacon bits, sautéed mushrooms, or a fried egg for extra richness.
- For a low-carb version, choose sugar-free ketchup to reduce sugar content.
- Ground turkey or plant-based ground meat alternatives can be substituted for beef to suit dietary preferences.
