Description

This burger bowl recipe is the perfect way to enjoy all the delicious flavors of a classic burger without the bun! Packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, shredded cheese, and a creamy special sauce, this dish is low-carb, high in protein, and fully customizable. Whether you’re following a keto, paleo, or Whole30 diet, this easy-to-make burger bowl is a satisfying and nutritious meal option. Serve it for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep for the week!

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Burger Meat

1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil

For the Salad Base

2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
¼ cup pickles (sliced)
½ avocado (sliced)
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Special Sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 tablespoon dill relish
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Cook the Beef – Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned.
Prepare the Salad Base – In a large bowl, arrange the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, avocado slices, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Make the Special Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dill relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Burger Bowl – Add the cooked ground beef on top of the salad base. Drizzle with the special sauce and toss gently to combine.
Serve & Enjoy – Serve immediately while the beef is warm, or store ingredients separately for meal prep. Enjoy with extra sauce on the side!

Notes

Lean Meat Option – You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Dairy-Free Version – Omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
Low-Carb Alternative – Replace ketchup in the sauce with sugar-free ketchup.
Meal Prep Tip – Store ingredients separately and assemble fresh for best results.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: Lunch
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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