Low Carb Burger Bowls (Printable Version)
Seasoned ground beef with fresh veggies, cheese, and classic burger toppings served in a bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
07 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
08 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 large dill pickle, chopped
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 4 tablespoons burger sauce or mayonnaise
13 - 4 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
14 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
→ For Serving (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
16 - Fresh chives, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
02 - While the beef cooks, chop the romaine lettuce, dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the dill pickle, and slice the avocado.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls to create the base layer.
04 - Spoon the hot seasoned ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Top each bowl with diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped pickle, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chopped chives if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- All the indulgent flavor of a juicy burger without the heavy bun weighing you down afterward.
- It comes together in about half an hour, which makes it a lifesaver on chaotic evenings when takeout is tempting.
- Everyone at the table can customize their own bowl, so picky eaters and adventurous ones coexist peacefully.
02 -
- Adding the cheese while the beef is still piping hot ensures it melts slightly, which is far more satisfying than cold shreds sitting on top.
- Slicing the avocado too early leads to browning, so wait until the very last moment before assembling.
03 -
- Let the beef sit undisturbed in the skillet for the first two minutes before stirring, which creates deeper browning and better flavor.
- Warm the serving bowls slightly in the oven before assembling so the dish stays hot longer at the table.