Burger Bowls Low Carb Twist (Print)

Classic cheeseburger flavors served fresh in a bowl with seasoned beef, crisp vegetables, and creamy sauce.

# 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

# How to Make:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Break up the meat with a spatula and stir occasionally until browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
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 smooth and well combined. Set aside.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large serving bowls, creating a bed of greens for each portion.
04 - Arrange equal portions of the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced red onion, pickle slices, and diced avocado over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle the prepared burger sauce generously over each bowl. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the satisfaction of a cheeseburger without the heavy carbs that leave you sluggish
  • Every component can be prepped ahead so dinner comes together in five minutes flat
02 -
  • The sauce tastes better after it sits for ten minutes so make it first
  • Warm beef against cold lettuce is the point here so do not let the meat cool completely before assembling
03 -
  • Crisp your bacon ahead of time and crumble it over the top
  • Let the beef get slightly crispy edges for more texture contrast