Burger Bowls Low Carb (Print Page)
Classic cheeseburger flavors served in a bowl with seasoned beef, crisp vegetables, and creamy sauce. Perfect for meal prep.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, 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 cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large serving bowls to create the base.
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 the prepared burger sauce just before serving. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each bite delivers that irresistible burger combination without the carb crash
- Prep everything ahead and dinner comes together in under fifteen minutes
02 -
- Warm the bowls slightly in the oven before building which prevents the hot beef from making the lettuce wilt instantly
- The sauce needs to be stored separately if you are meal prepping otherwise everything gets soggy within hours
03 -
- Chill your bowl for ten minutes before building to keep everything extra crisp
- Double the burger sauce and keep it in your fridge for sandwiches and fries all week