Burger Bowls with Cheese (Printable)
Fresh low-carb twist on classic cheeseburger flavors with seasoned beef, crisp vegetables, and special sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ground Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cup dill pickle slices
11 - 1 avocado, diced
→ Burger Sauce
12 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp ketchup
14 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
15 - 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
16 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
18 - Pinch of salt and pepper
# How to Make It:
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 cook, stirring 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, red onion slices, pickle slices, and diced avocado over each bed of lettuce.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the prepared burger sauce. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the messy, glorious satisfaction of a cheeseburger without the post-meal carb coma that makes you want to nap on your keyboard
- The sauce-to-everything ratio is completely under your control which is honestly the best part about deconstructed foods
02 -
- The sauce needs to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving or the flavors taste separate and harsh instead of blended and friendly
- Warm beef against cold crisp lettuce is the whole temperature contrast experience so dont let the meat cool down completely before assembling
03 -
- Spray your measuring spoon with cooking oil before measuring the relish so it slides right out instead of sticking
- Toast your spice blend in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding the beef to wake up all those warm flavors