Low Carb Burger Bowls (Print Version)
Seasoned ground beef with fresh veggies, cheese, and classic burger toppings served in a bowl for a low-carb meal.
# 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 ripe avocado, sliced
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup shredded sharp 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 wooden spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully 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 each aside separately for assembly.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls, creating a fresh bed of greens in each.
04 - Spoon the hot seasoned ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl, dividing it evenly among the four servings.
05 - Top each bowl with the diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped pickle, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese, distributing everything evenly.
06 - Finish each bowl with a drizzle of burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup if using, and yellow mustard to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- All the bold, juicy flavor of a classic burger without needing buns or a grill, which makes it naturally low carb and gluten free.
- It comes together in about 35 minutes from cutting board to table, and cleanup is remarkably painless.
02 -
- Letting the beef sit undisturbed for the first two minutes of cooking creates a better crust and deeper flavor than stirring constantly.
- Adding the avocado right before serving prevents it from turning brown and looking unappetizing by the time you sit down.
03 -
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on, it releases their oils and doubles their flavor.
- Season the beef generously and taste it before assembling, because once the toppings go on, under seasoned meat gets lost in the shuffle.