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Low-Carb Meal Prep Cheeseburger Bowl with Tangy Burger Sauce

A close-up of a delicious cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, special sauce, lettuce, onions, and pickles.
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Capture all the flavor of a classic cheeseburger in a satisfying, deconstructed bowl. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or preparing meals ahead of time, keeping it low-carb and packed with protein.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 0.5 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup (use low-sugar if strictly keto)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangy Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Cook the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce or greens evenly among four bowls. This forms the base for your healthy hamburger bowl.
  5. Layer the Ingredients: Top the lettuce in each bowl with an equal portion of the cooked ground beef.
  6. Add Toppings: Distribute the sliced pickles, diced white onion, and shredded cheddar cheese over the beef in each bowl. If using, sprinkle bacon crumbles on top.
  7. Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade tangy burger sauce over the contents of each bowl. Enjoy this bunless burger dinner immediately, or cover and refrigerate for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a keto cheeseburger bowl, check your ketchup label for added sugar content, or omit it entirely and add a tiny drop of liquid stevia if you prefer more sweetness in your sauce.
  • You can easily swap the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken to make a lighter option.
  • These bowls keep well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored separately from the sauce, which you should keep tightly covered.

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