Burger Bowls (Printable Version)
Fresh low-carb twist on classic cheeseburger flavors with seasoned beef, crisp vegetables, and creamy special sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ground Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
→ Vegetables & Toppings
06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup dill pickle slices
11 - 1 avocado, diced
→ Burger Sauce
12 - ⅓ cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp ketchup
14 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
15 - 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
16 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
17 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
18 - Pinch of salt and pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Break up the meat and stir occasionally until browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - While the beef is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce among four large bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with equal portions of cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickle slices, and diced avocado.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with burger sauce just before serving. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of a cheeseburger without the post meal carb coma
- The components can be prepped ahead making weeknight dinners almost suspiciously easy
02 -
- Draining too much fat from the beef leaves you with dry crumbles instead of juicy flavorful meat
- Room temperature ingredients for the sauce help it come together smoothly without endless whisking
03 -
- Crisp your lettuce in ice water for ten minutes before serving for that restaurant quality crunch
- A splash of pickle juice in the beef while cooking adds incredible depth