Burger Bowls (Printable Version)
Seasoned ground beef with fresh veggies, avocado, and cheddar in a satisfying low-carb bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ 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
14 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
→ For Serving
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, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until evenly 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 on a prep board or in bowls.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls to create a crisp, fresh foundation.
04 - Spoon the seasoned, cooked ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl while still hot.
05 - Top each bowl with 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, and yellow mustard to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately while the beef is warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get every single flavor of a loaded burger without the heavy bun weighing you down afterward.
- Cleanup is absurdly simple since everything cooks in one pan and assembles in bowls.
02 -
- Drain the beef thoroughly after cooking because excess grease will pool at the bottom of your bowl and make the lettuce soggy.
- Adding the avocado right before serving prevents it from turning brown and looking unappetizing by the time everyone sits down.
03 -
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them to intensify their nutty flavor dramatically.
- Mix Greek yogurt with ketchup and mustard as a lighter sauce that tastes nearly identical to classic burger sauce but saves significant calories.