Description

Loaded Burger Bowls are a fresh, low-carb twist on the classic cheeseburger, packed with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickles, and creamy homemade burger sauce. This Loaded Burger Bowls recipe delivers all the bold, savory burger flavors you love—without the bun. Perfect for meal prep, keto-friendly dinners, or quick weeknight meals, these customizable burger bowls are satisfying, easy to prepare, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Beef:

1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Bowls:

4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup sliced pickles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

For the Burger Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon pickle relish
¼ teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

In a bowl, season ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently to combine.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, for 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and paprika to make the burger sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Prepare the fresh toppings: wash and chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice onion and pickles.
Divide lettuce among four serving bowls.
Top each bowl with cooked beef, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, shredded cheddar, and optional toppings like avocado.
Drizzle with burger sauce just before serving and enjoy

Notes

Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.Add cooked rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes for a heartier bowl.Substitute cheddar with Swiss, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for variation.Mix Greek yogurt with mayonnaise for a lighter sauce option.Store components separately for best meal prep results.