Burger Bowls Deconstructed Low Carb (Printable)
Juicy seasoned beef over crisp lettuce with fresh vegetables, cheese, and creamy homemade burger sauce—a satisfying low-carb twist on a classic favorite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
→ Salad Base
06 - 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 dill pickle, sliced
→ Sauce
11 - ½ cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tbsp ketchup
13 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
14 - 1 tsp white vinegar
15 - 1 tsp pickle relish
16 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
→ Optional Toppings
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
19 - Sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook while breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, approximately 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, white vinegar, pickle relish, and smoked paprika until smooth and well combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
03 - Divide the chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and pickle slices on top of the lettuce.
04 - Spoon the browned ground beef over the vegetable and cheese base in each bowl, distributing evenly among the four servings.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the prepared burger sauce. Add optional toppings such as sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, or a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of a juicy bacon cheeseburger without the carb crash or the hassle of grill setup
- The homemade sauce takes literally two minutes and makes everything taste like your favorite drive-through but better
- Its infinitely customizable so even picky eaters can build their perfect bowl
02 -
- Drain the beef thoroughly before adding it to the bowls or you'll end up with soggy lettuce at the bottom
- The sauce tastes better after sitting for at least 10 minutes so make it first and let it hang out while you prep everything else
- Room temperature toppings taste better than cold ones straight from the fridge so take everything out about 15 minutes before assembling
03 -
- Pat your lettuce completely dry before assembling or the sauce slides right off instead of coating everything
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling on top—the nutty flavor is worth the extra step