Description
A delicious Fully Loaded Burger Bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, a tangy special sauce, creamy quick guacamole, and fresh vegetable toppings. This low-carb bowl offers all the classic burger flavors without the bun, making it perfect for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
For the Special Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt
For the Quick Guacamole
- 2 medium avocados, pit removed and peeled
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Bowls (All Optional)
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 small heads romaine lettuce leaves only, roughly chopped (about 8-9 cups total)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pickle chips
- 8-10 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Burgers: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 pound lean ground beef, 4 teaspoons garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a wooden spoon until ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon avocado oil and swirl to coat the pan. When the oil is shimmering, add the ground beef mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and crumbled. While the beef cooks, prepare the guacamole and special sauce.
- Make the Special Sauce: In a second medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos if following Whole30), 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, 2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 pinch salt. Adjust seasonings to taste and set aside.
- Prepare the Guacamole: In a small bowl, mash 2 medium peeled avocados with ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth and combined. Set aside.
- Sauté the Red Onions: After the ground beef is cooked, transfer it to a plate and keep warm. Return the skillet to medium heat and add 1 cup thinly sliced red onions in a single layer. Cook without overcrowding, letting onions char lightly on one side before flipping to char the other side. Remove cooked onions and repeat with remaining slices until all are sautéed. Set aside.
- Assemble the Burger Bowls: Divide the roughly chopped romaine lettuce evenly into 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with an equal portion of the cooked ground beef. Arrange cherry tomatoes, pickle chips, crumbled bacon, sautéed red onions, and guacamole around the beef. Drizzle each bowl generously with the special sauce and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- Maple Syrup: Use maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, but substitute with 1 tablespoon coconut aminos if on Whole30 diet.
- Coconut Aminos: Use coconut aminos instead of maple syrup on Whole30. For non-Whole30, stick with maple syrup.
- Lemon Juice: For a Tex-Mex flavor twist, replace lemon juice in guacamole with lime juice.
- Ground Beef: Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and calories in the dish.
- Bacon: Thick-cut bacon adds great flavor and texture; cook until crispy for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
