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Easy Low-Carb Cheeseburger Bowl Recipe

A close-up of a healthy cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, shredded lettuce, onions, and pickles.
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Get all the flavor of a classic cheeseburger without the bun in this quick, satisfying, and low-carb bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (use low-sugar if strictly keto)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. Place one slice of cheddar cheese on top of the cooked beef in the skillet. Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  4. While the cheese melts, prepare the sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
  5. To assemble the bowls, divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls.
  6. Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce base in each bowl.
  7. Top each bowl with diced white onion and sliced dill pickles.
  8. Drizzle the homemade tangy burger sauce generously over the toppings. Serve immediately for a quick dinner, or cool completely before sealing for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a high-protein dinner option, you can easily swap the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken.
  • If you are not following a low-carb diet, you can add 1/2 cup of cooked white rice or cauliflower rice to the base for a heartier meal.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep; store the sauce separately and add it just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.

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