Low-Carb Burger Bowls (Printer-Friendly)
Seasoned ground beef with fresh veggies, cheddar, and burger sauces in a satisfying low-carb bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp 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 tbsp burger sauce or mayonnaise
13 - 4 tbsp ketchup (optional)
14 - 2 tsp yellow mustard
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp 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 8–10 minutes until thoroughly browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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. Set aside.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls to create a fresh, crisp base.
04 - Spoon the hot seasoned ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Layer the diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped pickle, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese over the beef in each bowl.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup if using, and yellow mustard to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chopped chives. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- All the juicy, cheesy satisfaction of a burger without needing a bun or a grill.
- It comes together in about thirty minutes with nothing more complicated than a skillet and a knife.
- Everyone at the table can customize their own bowl exactly how they like it.
02 -
- Do not skip draining the fat from the beef or your bowl will turn soupy at the bottom.
- Let the beef rest off the heat for two minutes before adding it to the lettuce so the greens do not wilt instantly.
- Check condiment labels carefully if you need the meal to be gluten free, as many sauces hide unexpected ingredients.
03 -
- Cook the beef in two batches if your skillet is small, because overcrowding prevents proper browning.
- Toasting the sesame seeds in a dry pan for one minute before sprinkling them doubles their flavor.