Burger Bowls Low Carb (Print Version)
Classic cheeseburger flavors served in a fresh bowl with seasoned beef, crisp veggies, and creamy homemade sauce.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Ground Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup dill pickle slices
11 - 1 avocado, diced
→ Burger Sauce
12 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp ketchup
14 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
15 - 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
16 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
18 - Pinch of salt and pepper
# Steps:
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 equally among four large serving 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 Tips:
01 -
- All the guilty pleasure comfort of a cheeseburger without the post meal carb coma that slows down your afternoon
- The sauce alone is worth keeping in your fridge for everything from fries to sandwich spreads throughout the week
02 -
- Let the beef get a little brown and crusty in spots because that maillard reaction creates depth that makes the bowl memorable
- The sauce tastes better after it sits for ten minutes, so make it first if you can plan ahead
03 -
- Drain the beef thoroughly before assembling so your bowl does not end up swimming in excess grease at the bottom
- Toast some extra spice mix into the beef during the last minute of cooking for an extra flavor layer