Description
These Cheeseburger Bowls are a delicious low-carb twist on the classic cheeseburger, packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade burger sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that combines all the flavors of a cheeseburger without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables and Toppings
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles
Burger Sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice (optional)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook the beef until browned and fully cooked, about 7–8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Prepare the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and pickle juice (if using) until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and chopped pickles.
- Add Sauce and Garnish: Drizzle the prepared burger sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired for added texture and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the cheeseburger bowls fresh for the best taste and texture. Enjoy this low-carb, flavorful twist on the traditional cheeseburger!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives.
- These bowls work great for meal prep—store each component separately in airtight containers and assemble just before eating.
- Add sliced avocado or crumbled cooked bacon for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
