Burger Bowls Low Carb (Printable Version)
Seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, and classic toppings served bowl-style with homemade sauce
# What You 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, prepare the burger sauce by whisking 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 -
- All the satisfaction of a loaded cheeseburger without the carb crash that usually follows
- Everything cooks in one pan while you chop the fresh toppings, making cleanup practically nonexistent
02 -
- The beef continues releasing fat as it rests, so drain it immediately after cooking or your bowl will end up greasy
- Room temperature sauce distributes better than cold sauce straight from the fridge
03 -
- Warm your bowls in the oven for 5 minutes before serving
- Crisp your lettuce in ice water for 10 minutes before assembling