Description
The Easy Weeknight Burger Bowl is a low-carb, deconstructed burger featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, shredded cheese, and a creamy burger sauce. It’s quick, customizable, and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pickles, chopped or sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Burger Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce (if using) to make the burger sauce.
- To assemble each bowl, start with a base of chopped lettuce.
- Top with a portion of the cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle with burger sauce or serve it on the side. Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds or herbs.
Notes
Swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat.Use avocado, grilled mushrooms, or sautéed onions for extra flavor.Serve over cauliflower rice or quinoa for added substance.Make it dairy-free by omitting cheese and using a dairy-free sauce.Store components separately for freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
