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The Ultimate Low-Carb Cheeseburger Bowl for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A close-up of a delicious cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, lettuce, red onion, pickles, and a drizzle of cheese sauce.
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You get all the satisfying flavor of a classic cheeseburger without the bun in this easy, deconstructed bowl. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a high-protein, low-carb option everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle chips
  • 0.25 cup diced red onion
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (use low-sugar if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangy Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set this aside.
  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook until it is fully browned and no pink remains, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Place the cheese slices directly on top of the cooked ground beef. Cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely over the meat.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce base in each bowl.
  5. Add Toppings: Top each bowl with pickle chips and diced red onion.
  6. Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade Tangy Burger Sauce over the top of each cheeseburger bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the cooked beef mixture, lettuce, and sauce separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • You can easily swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter alternative.
  • If you prefer a non-low-carb option, serve this over a small portion of cooked white rice instead of lettuce.

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