Description
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
Scale
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
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil or butter.
- Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
Step 2 – Roast the Crispy Potatoes (Optional)
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Soak diced potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes, then pat dry.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway.
Step 3 – Prep the Fresh Toppings
- Chop the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and avocado.
- Cook and crumble bacon.
- Grate cheese if using fresh blocks.
Step 4 – Make the Special Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 5 – Assemble the Burger Bowl
- Start with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add cooked ground beef, tomatoes, onions, pickles, avocado, and bacon.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g (5g if no potatoes)
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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