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Ultimate Customizable Low-Carb Cheeseburger Bowl with Homemade Secret Sauce

A close-up of a cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, special sauce, pickles, tomatoes, and onions over lettuce.
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Make a deconstructed cheeseburger in a bowl format. This recipe features seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, cheese, and a simple homemade burger sauce, perfect for a quick, low-carb weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
  • For the Secret Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (use low-carb ketchup if strictly keto)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Place the cheese slices directly on top of the cooked beef. Cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. This forms your base.
  5. Layer the Ingredients: Spoon the hot, cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce in each bowl.
  6. Add Toppings: Arrange the diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and pickle slices around the beef in each bowl.
  7. Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade secret sauce over the top of each bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the cooked beef mixture, vegetables, and sauce separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • If you prefer a different base, swap the lettuce for 1 cup of cooked cauliflower rice per serving.
  • You can easily customize this for picky eaters by serving the toppings on the side.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://kingscook.com/cheeseburger-bowl-recipe-low-carb-easy-dinner/