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Burger Bowl Recipe

Delicious burger bowl with ground beef, fresh veggies, and special sauce, served in a white bowl on a wooden countertop.
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This burger bowl recipe is a low-carb, high-protein meal packed with juicy ground beef, fresh veggies, crispy potatoes, and a creamy special sauce. Perfect for keto, Whole30, Paleo, and gluten-free diets, it’s easy to customize and great for meal prep!

Ingredients

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For the Ground Beef:

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

For the Base & Toppings:

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pickles, sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled

For the Special Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or avocado mayo)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup (sugar-free for Whole30/keto)
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)

For Optional Roasted Potatoes:

  • 2 medium russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions

Step 1 – Cook the Ground Beef

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil or butter.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.

Step 2 – Roast the Crispy Potatoes (Optional)

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Soak diced potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes, then pat dry.
  3. Toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 3 – Prep the Fresh Toppings

  1. Chop the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and avocado.
  2. Cook and crumble bacon.
  3. Grate cheese if using fresh blocks.

Step 4 – Make the Special Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  2. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 5 – Assemble the Burger Bowl

  1. Start with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.
  2. Add cooked ground beef, tomatoes, onions, pickles, avocado, and bacon.
  3. Drizzle with the special sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For keto: Skip the potatoes and add more cheese, bacon, or avocado.
  • For Whole30/Paleo: Use sugar-free ketchup and a dairy-free cheese alternative.
  • For meal prep: Store ingredients separately and assemble fresh before eating.
  • For extra protein: Add a fried egg on top for a breakfast-style burger bowl.

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