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Cheeseburger Bowl

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Cheeseburger Bowl is a low-carb, high-flavor meal loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade burger sauce. It’s a healthy, gluten-free twist on a classic cheeseburger that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.


Ingredients

For the Burger Sauce:
▢ 1/4 cup mayo or Greek yogurt (e.g., Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo)
▢ 1/4 cup ketchup (e.g., Primal Kitchen Unsweetened Ketchup)
▢ 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
▢ 1 tsp hot sauce
▢ 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
▢ 1/2 tbsp dill pickle juice
▢ 1/4 tsp dried dill
▢ 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
▢ 1/4 tsp garlic powder
▢ Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Bowl:
▢ 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean recommended)
▢ 1 tsp avocado oil
▢ 1 tsp paprika
▢ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
▢ 1/2 tsp chili powder
▢ Salt and pepper, to taste
▢ 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
▢ 1/2 cup diced onion
▢ 1 1/3 cups diced tomatoes
▢ 4 chopped dill pickles
▢ 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese


Instructions

  • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all burger sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

  • Cook the Beef: Heat a pan over medium heat with avocado oil. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula.

  • Season with paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.

  • Assemble the Bowls: Divide romaine lettuce between 4 bowls. Top with ground beef, shredded cheese, tomatoes, pickles, and onion.

  • Add Sauce: Drizzle with the burger sauce and serve immediately.


Notes

  • Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat for variation.

  • Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble fresh.

  • Add avocado, bacon bits, or a fried egg for extra flair