Low Carb Burger Bowls (Print View)
A low-carb, deconstructed classic featuring seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and cheddar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 pounds 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 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
→ For Serving (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
16 - Fresh chives, chopped
# How to Make:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until completely browned and cooked through, draining any excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the meat cooks, chop the romaine lettuce, dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the dill pickle, and slice the avocado.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine equally among four serving bowls to create a crisp, leafy foundation.
04 - Spoon the hot, seasoned ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Layer the diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped pickle, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese over the ground beef.
06 - Finish the bowls by drizzling with burger sauce or mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard according to taste.
07 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and freshly chopped chives if desired. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Skip the bun and you skip the heavy slump that usually follows a massive burger.
- You get all the savory drive-thru flavors in a fraction of the time it takes to grill.
02 -
- Let the beef rest for two minutes off the heat so the cheese melts perfectly without wilting the lettuce.
- Adding the avocado right before serving prevents it from turning an unappetizing brown.
03 -
- Toasting the sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds releases an incredible aroma.
- Always drain the excess fat from the skillet to keep your bowls from turning into a greasy soup.