Description
This Burger Bowls recipe offers a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional burgers by skipping the bun and serving all the classic toppings over a bed of fresh lettuce. Ground beef is perfectly seasoned and cooked, then combined with fresh vegetables, cheese, pickles, and a flavorful sauce to create a satisfying and easy stovetop meal ideal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or leaner)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Vegetables & Toppings
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup burger sauce or dressing of choice (e.g., Thousand Island or homemade special sauce)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Season the meat evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and set the cooked beef aside.
- Prepare the Bowls: While the beef cooks, divide the chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced pickles, and thinly sliced red onions on top of the lettuce in each bowl. If using, add diced avocado for extra creaminess and flavor.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the cooked ground beef evenly over the prepared lettuce and vegetable bases. Drizzle each bowl with about 1 tablespoon of burger sauce or your choice of dressing just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and vibrant.
Notes
- Customize your burger bowls by adding extras like crispy bacon bits, sautéed mushrooms, or a fried egg for added flavor and protein.
- For a low-carb version, choose a sugar-free sauce and avoid high-carb toppings such as croutons or bread crumbs.
- Perfect for meal prepping: store the cooked beef, chopped veggies, and sauce separately in airtight containers, then assemble the bowls when ready to eat to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
