Ground Beef Burger Bowls (Printable Version)
Seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and cheddar layered in bowls for a low-carb twist on classic burgers.
# What You 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 (optional)
14 - 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
16 - Fresh chives, chopped
# Directions:
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, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
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 to create a fresh, crisp foundation for each bowl.
04 - Spoon the hot cooked ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl, distributing it evenly across all four servings.
05 - Top each bowl with the diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped pickle, avocado slices, and shredded cheddar cheese. Arrange them in sections for an appealing presentation.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup if desired, and yellow mustard. Adjust quantities to your taste preference.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chopped chives. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It gives you every single flavor of a loaded burger without the carb coma that follows a heavy bun.
- The bowls come together fast enough for a Tuesday but feel fun enough for a casual Friday dinner with friends.
02 -
- Drain the cooked beef well because excess grease will pool at the bottom of your bowl and make the lettuce wilt faster than you want.
- Tossing the avocado in a tiny squeeze of lemon juice keeps it from browning if you are prepping these bowls ahead for meal planning.
03 -
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on because that tiny step doubles their nutty flavor.
- Season the beef in the pan rather than mixing spices into raw meat because the heat blooms the garlic and onion powder in a way that makes the whole bowl taste richer.