Burger Bowls Low Carb (Printable)
Savory seasoned beef, crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, and special sauce in a satisfying bowl.
# 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
# Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking up the meat and stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, approximately 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
03 - Distribute the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large serving bowls. Arrange equal portions of the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, pickle slices, and diced avocado on top of the lettuce.
04 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the prepared burger sauce immediately before serving. Enjoy the bowls while fresh.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Every bite delivers that classic cheeseburger satisfaction without the post-meal carb slump
- You can prep everything in advance and assemble in under five minutes on busy nights
02 -
- Drain the beef after cooking but do not rinse it because you want to keep some fat for flavor
- The sauce tastes significantly better after it sits for at least 30 minutes
03 -
- Warm your bowls slightly in the oven before serving if you want the contrast of hot beef against cool toppings
- Use a potato masher to break up the ground beef into perfectly small, even crumbles