Burger Bowls Deconstructed (Printable Version)
Juicy seasoned beef over crisp lettuce with fresh veggies and creamy sauce—all the classic burger flavors in a low-carb bowl ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
→ Salad Base
06 - 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 dill pickle, sliced
→ Sauce
11 - ½ cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tbsp ketchup
13 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
14 - 1 tsp white vinegar
15 - 1 tsp pickle relish
16 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
→ Toppings
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
19 - Sesame seeds
# How-To:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook while breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, approximately 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While beef cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, white vinegar, pickle relish, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside for serving.
03 - Divide chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, shredded cheddar cheese, and dill pickle slices on top of the lettuce.
04 - Distribute the seasoned ground beef evenly over each salad bowl while still warm.
05 - Generously spoon the prepared burger sauce over each bowl.
06 - Top with sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately while beef is warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of a juicy burger without the bun guilt or carb crash
- The creamy homemade sauce ties everything together in ways store bought never could
02 -
- Draining excess fat from the beef keeps the bowl lighter but do not drain it all, that fat carries flavor
- The sauce needs at least 10 minutes in the fridge to let flavors meld, make it first
03 -
- Sprinkle a little extra salt on the tomatoes before assembling, it makes their flavor pop
- Let the beef rest for a couple of minutes off the heat before serving, it stays juicier