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Easy Low-Carb Cheeseburger Bowls with Special Sauce

A white bowl filled with a cheeseburger bowl featuring a cheesy patty, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and special sauce.
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Make a deconstructed cheeseburger in a bowl with seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy homemade burger sauce. This recipe is quick, low-carb, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • For the Special Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle relish
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  2. Form the meat mixture into four equal patties.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through to your preference.
  4. During the last minute of cooking, place one slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
  5. While the meat cooks, prepare the special sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four bowls.
  7. Top the lettuce with the cooked cheeseburger patties.
  8. Arrange the diced tomatoes, pickles, and diced onion around the patties.
  9. Drizzle the special sauce generously over the contents of each bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For meal prep, cook the beef ahead of time and store it separately from the fresh vegetables and sauce. Assemble just before eating.
  • You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter option.
  • If you prefer a keto cheeseburger bowl, omit the ketchup from the sauce and use a keto-friendly sweetener if desired.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice instead of lettuce for a warm base.

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