Cheeseburger Bowl
A cheeseburger bowl with smoky seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, cheddar, pickles, and a creamy tangy burger sauce. Fast, filling, and perfect for low carb nights.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 8 cups shredded lettuce iceberg, romaine, or a mix of both
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup sliced pickles
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 slices cooked bacon or 4 tablespoons bacon bits, optional
Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- ¼ cup sugar-free ketchup
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate while preparing the cheeseburger bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until no pink remains. Drain any fat and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place 2 cups of lettuce in each bowl. Top with beef, pickles, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and bacon (if using).
- Drizzle with dressing.
Notes
- Keep lettuce very dry and store it separately from juicy toppings.
- Keep leftover cooked meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Dressing will keep for up to 4 days in a sealed jar. Stir before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 1691mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3206IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 7mg