Low-Carb Burger Bowls (Printable)
Seasoned ground beef with fresh veggies, cheddar, and classic burger toppings in a low-carb bowl.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground 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
→ Garnish
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 and break it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until evenly browned and fully cooked through. 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.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls to create a crisp foundation.
04 - Spoon the hot seasoned ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Layer the diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped pickle, avocado slices, and shredded cheddar cheese over the beef in each bowl.
06 - Finish each bowl with a drizzle of burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup if desired, and yellow mustard.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chives. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- All the messy, glorious flavor of a burger without needing both hands or a napkin the size of a tablecloth.
- Cleanup is laughably easy since everything happens in one skillet and four bowls.
02 -
- Drain the beef well after cooking because leftover fat will pool at the bottom of your bowl and turn the lettuce into a wilted mess.
- Adding avocado right before serving prevents it from browning and keeps every slice looking vivid green.
03 -
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes and you will be amazed how much flavor they contribute.
- Let the beef rest off the heat for one minute before spooning it over the lettuce so the greens stay crisp longer.