Burger Bowl Recipe
Forget the bun! This 20-minute Burger Bowl Recipe packs all the juicy, crave-worthy flavor of a classic cheeseburger into a fresh, low-carb meal. Load it with crisp veggies, savory seasoned beef, and a signature sauce for an endlessly customizable lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef, or ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- Salad greens
- Tomatoes
- Dill pickles, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Shredded carrots
- Shredded red cabbage
- Fresh chopped parsley
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp pickle juice
- 2 Tbsp dill relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Optional Toppings:
- Crispy bacon
- Grilled veggies like zucchini, peppers, and onions
- Creamy avocado
- Pickled jalapeños
- Pepperoncini
- Chopped pineapple
- Berries
- Mushrooms
- Shredded cheese
- A fried egg
- Fresh herbs: dill or basil
- Sliced green onion
- Chopped ham
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add the ground beef with the spices.
- Cook the meat, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
- Continue to cook until there is no pink color left.
- Add all the sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- To assemble these burger bowls, add your choice of salad greens to the bottom of a low-line bowl.
- Next, add the cooked ground beef, sprinkling it over evenly.
- Do the same in the order of the rest of the salad ingredients - tomatoes, pickles, and onions.
- Lastly, drizzle the assembled bowls with the homemade sauce and enjoy!
Notes
The calories depend on what you put on your burger bowl - the more toppings, the more calories.
Sandy’s tips:
- Salad storage: Store any burger bowl leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days, keeping in mind that the sauce will make the fresh salad ingredients soggy as the burger bowl sits in storage.
- Sauce storage: If you want to make the sauce ahead or make a double batch, store it in a glass jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. I prefer to keep my homemade dressings and sauces in mason jars, but any sealable jar or airtight container will work. Give it a good shake or whisk before using again.
- Make ahead: The sauce and browned seasoned ground beef can be made a day ahead of assembling these burger bowls and stored separately in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 503kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 44g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 1125mg, Potassium: 377mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 443IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 3mg