Description
At its heart, this low-carb cheeseburger salad bowls recipe takes every element of a double cheeseburger and reassembles it over a bed of crunchy greens. Instead of hiding the ingredients inside bread, you showcase savory ground beef, sharp cheddar, juicy tomatoes, and briny pickles in a vibrant bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ avocado, diced, optional
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
For the Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp finely chopped pickles or sugar-free relish
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Prepare the vegetables: While the beef cooks, chop the lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and avocado.
- Build the bowls: Divide the lettuce among four bowls. Top with cooked beef, shredded cheddar, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and avocado.
- Finish: Drizzle generously with burger sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~520 kcal
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