Description
A healthy and delicious deconstructed burger bowl, loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and your favorite sauce—ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
½ lb (225g) ground beef (80/20)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ avocado, sliced or cubed
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup dill pickle slices
Optional: ½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Burger Sauce (Optional but Recommended):
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle juice
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently without overworking the meat.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form beef into 2 patties and cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until fully cooked (160°F internal temperature). Set aside to rest.
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Prepare your bowl base: layer lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion, cheese, and pickles into two serving bowls.
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Slice or crumble the cooked burger patties and place them on top of the bowl.
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In a small bowl, whisk together burger sauce ingredients until well combined.
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Drizzle sauce over each bowl or serve it on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based patties.
Add extra veggies like cucumbers, grilled corn, or jalapeños.
Great for low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and meal-prep plans.
Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl Meals, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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