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Easy Low-Carb Cheeseburger Bowl Recipe

A close-up of a cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, pickles, onions, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce.
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Make a deconstructed cheeseburger in a bowl! This recipe delivers all the classic flavor of a cheeseburger without the bun, making it a perfect quick, low-carb, and high-protein dinner idea for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (use low-sugar if strictly low-carb)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangy Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate while you cook the beef.
  2. Season the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Cook the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until the beef is fully browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Place the cheese slices directly on top of the cooked ground beef. Cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. This forms your base for this healthy hamburger bowl.
  6. Layer Ingredients: Top the lettuce in each bowl with an equal portion of the cheesy ground beef mixture.
  7. Add Toppings: Distribute the dill pickles, diced onion, and chopped tomato evenly over the beef in each bowl. If using, sprinkle bacon crumbles on top.
  8. Serve: Drizzle the prepared Tangy Burger Sauce generously over the top of each cheeseburger bowl. Serve immediately for a satisfying comfort food bowl.

Notes

  • For a Keto Cheeseburger Bowl, substitute regular ketchup with a keto-friendly or sugar-free version in the sauce, or use a splash of Worcestershire sauce instead.
  • You can easily swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken if you prefer a lighter option for this bunless burger dinner.
  • Prepare the sauce and chop all vegetables ahead of time for fast meal prep assembly during the week.

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