Description
This Fully Loaded Burger Bowl with Zesty Special Sauce Delight is a low-carb, flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground beef, smoky bacon, fresh veggies, creamy guacamole, and a tangy special sauce. Perfect for those craving all the classic burger flavors without the bun, this bowl offers a vibrant and satisfying meal ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mix
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil (for sautéing)
Special Sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt
Guacamole
- 2 medium avocados
- 0.5 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (for seasoning)
Vegetables & Extras
- 1 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 small heads romaine lettuce (for base)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup pickle chips
- 8-10 slices thick-cut bacon
Instructions
- Prepare Beef Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until well combined, then set aside for cooking.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef mixture to the skillet. Cook, stirring and breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make Special Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, maple syrup, dill pickle relish, dried minced onion, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare Guacamole: In a small bowl, mash the avocados with fresh lemon juice and salt until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
- Sauté Red Onions: Using the same skillet, add the thinly sliced red onions and cook over medium heat until lightly charred and softened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls as a base.
- Add Beef and Toppings: Spoon the cooked ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl. Then arrange cherry tomatoes, pickle chips, cooked bacon slices, sautéed red onions, and dollops of guacamole around the beef to create a visually balanced plate.
- Finish with Sauce: Drizzle the prepared zesty special sauce generously over each bowl. Serve immediately to enjoy the flavorful blend of textures and tastes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken ground meat instead of beef.
- Maple syrup in the sauce provides a subtle sweetness; adjust to taste or substitute with honey.
- Adding crushed red pepper flakes gives a slight heat — omit if you prefer a milder dish.
- The avocado lemon juice keeps the guacamole vibrant and prevents browning.
- Leftover ingredients can be stored separately in airtight containers and combined fresh when ready to eat.
