Description
These Healthy Burger Bowls offer a low-carb, nutritious twist on the classic burger by replacing the bun with fresh romaine lettuce and packing in flavorful seasoned ground beef and a tangy special sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that’s full of vibrant veggies and bold spices.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh Toppings
- Romaine lettuce (enough for 4 servings)
- Tomatoes, sliced or diced (to preference)
- Pickles, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
Special Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the seasoned beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef along with onion powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brown the beef while breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Prepare the special sauce: While the beef cooks, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, dill relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the burger bowls: Arrange romaine lettuce on serving plates as the base. Layer on sliced tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and the cooked ground beef. Generously drizzle the special sauce over the top of each bowl before serving to enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust spice levels to taste by reducing or increasing paprika and garlic powder.
- For extra texture, add shredded cheese or avocado slices to the bowls.
- If you prefer a creamier sauce, add a bit more mayonnaise or a splash of sour cream.
- The bowls can be meal prepped by storing beef and toppings separately, then assembling just before eating to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
