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Juicy Low Carb Burger Bowls - A Fast, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Meal

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juicy flavor, or 90/10 for leaner)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (check label if strict low carb)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced pickles (dill)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or your favorite cheese
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for a burger vibe)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp dill pickle relish (sugar-free) or finely chopped pickles
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1–2 tsp water to thin, as needed

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, relish, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add a splash of water until it’s drizzleable. Taste and adjust salt or tang with more mustard if needed. Chill while you cook the beef.
  2. Season the beef: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire. Mix gently with your hands or a fork—just until combined so the meat stays tender.
  3. Brown the beef: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 6–8 minutes until browned with some crispy bits. If there’s excess grease, drain or blot. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Prep the base: While the beef cooks, assemble bowls with a generous layer of greens. Top with tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and avocado.
  5. Add cheese and beef: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the warm beef so it melts slightly. Spoon the cheesy beef onto each bowl.
  6. Finish and serve: Drizzle with burger sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and add any extra toppings you like. Serve right away while the beef is hot and the veggies are crisp.