Classic Low-Carb Burger Bowl (Printable)

A satisfying low-carb twist on the classic burger, served in a bowl with seasoned beef, crisp veggies, and cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp 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 tbsp burger sauce or mayonnaise
13 - 4 tbsp ketchup (optional)
14 - 2 tsp yellow mustard

→ For Serving

15 - 2 tbsp 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 up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
02 - While the beef is cooking, chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, slice the onion, chop the pickle, and slice the avocado.
03 - Divide the chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls to create the base.
04 - Top each bowl with an equal portion of the hot, cooked ground beef.
05 - Arrange the tomatoes, red onion, pickle, avocado, and shredded cheese over the beef in each bowl.
06 - Drizzle with burger sauce, ketchup, and mustard as desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chives. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It delivers all the smoky, cheesy satisfaction of a cookout without the heavy bread coma.
  • You can customize the toppings endlessly to use up whatever fresh veggies are sitting in your fridge.
02 -
  • Drain the excess fat before building the bowl, or the lettuce will wilt too quickly under the grease.
  • Get the skillet ripping hot before adding the beef to ensure you get those nice browned, crispy bits on the meat.
03 -
  • Mix the sesame seeds into the beef while it cooks for a nutty flavor throughout.
  • Toast the chopped walnuts or seeds in a dry pan for extra texture.

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