Description
These Burger Bowls offer a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional burgers by layering seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, crispy fries, and a tangy burger sauce over a bed of romaine lettuce. Perfect for those craving classic burger flavors without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Burger Sauce
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 3 tbsp pickle juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Bowl Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup dill pickle chips
- 3 cups frozen French fries or sweet potato fries, cooked until crispy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked through and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Make the Burger Sauce: In a separate dish, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide chopped romaine lettuce evenly into four bowls. Top each with an equal portion of cooked ground beef, grape tomatoes, sliced red onion, dill pickle chips, crispy fries, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the Finishing Touch: Drizzle the prepared burger sauce over each bowl just before serving to add creamy tanginess and enhance the burger flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner meat option.
- Sweet potato fries can be used instead of regular fries for a slightly sweeter flavor and added nutrients.
- For a spicier sauce, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the burger sauce.
- These bowls are great for meal prep; keep components separate and assemble when ready to eat to maintain crispness.
