Description
These Burger Bowls are a delicious, low-carb twist on the classic cheeseburger, featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, crispy fries, and a tangy homemade burger sauce, all layered over a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce for a satisfying meal without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Burger Sauce
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 3 tbsp pickle juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Bowl Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup dill pickle chips
- 3 cups frozen French fries or sweet potato fries, cooked until crispy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine Ground Beef Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. This will season the meat evenly for maximum flavor.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked through and browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Prepare Burger Sauce: In a small bowl or dish, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble Burger Bowls: Evenly divide the chopped romaine lettuce into serving bowls as the base. Top each bowl with equal portions of cooked ground beef, halved grape tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, dill pickle chips, crispy fries, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve with Sauce: Drizzle the prepared burger sauce generously over the top of each bowl. Serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful, and hearty burger bowl experience without the bun.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version of the burger bowls.
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based ground meat alternatives and omit the cheddar cheese or use vegan cheese.
- Sweet potato fries add a slightly sweeter flavor if preferred over traditional French fries.
- If you like extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the burger sauce.
- Make sure to cook the fries until crispy to add a nice texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stovetop
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: burger bowl, ground beef, low carb, keto burger, cheeseburger bowl, easy dinner, whole30 burger bowl, no bun burger
