Description
A low-carb, protein-packed burger bowl loaded with seasoned beef, fresh veggies, creamy sauce, and all the classic toppings—minus the bun! Perfect for meal prep or a clean comfort food fix.
Ingredients
4 oz lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free)
¼ avocado, sliced
2 tbsp red onion, chopped or pickled
¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp dill pickle slices
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp ketchup
½ tsp mustard
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 2 slices cooked bacon or ¼ cup sweet potato cubes
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir occasionally until fully browned, about 7–10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and a pinch of garlic powder and paprika to create your burger sauce.
Build your bowl: start with a layer of chopped romaine lettuce.
Add the cooked ground beef over the greens.
Top with cheese, avocado, red onion, tomatoes, pickles, and any optional ingredients like bacon or sweet potato.
Drizzle burger sauce over the top or serve on the side.
Serve fresh and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Swap ground beef with ground turkey, grilled chicken, or plant-based meat for variations.
For a dairy-free option, use vegan mayo and cheese.
Great for meal prep: store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full burger bowl
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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