Description
These Burger Bowls are a deconstructed twist on a classic burger, served in a bowl for a healthier, low-carb alternative. Packed with all your favorite burger toppings and a delicious burger sauce, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Bowls:
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or lean)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup red onion (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dill pickles (sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
For the Burger Sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Season ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Make the Burger Sauce: Whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle juice in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with ground beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheese, pickles, and avocado. Drizzle with burger sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a low-carb or keto version, skip the ketchup or use sugar-free alternatives.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can be used as a beef substitution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
