Description
A deconstructed burger served in a bowl, combining seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, your favorite cheese, and a delicious burger sauce. Perfect for low-carb, keto, or paleo meals, this recipe is versatile and easy to customize with potatoes, rice, or extra veggies.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (serves 2–3 bowls):
For the Beef:
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
For the Base:
2 cups chopped lettuce or mixed greens (for keto/paleo)
Optional: 1 cup cooked rice or roasted potato cubes
Toppings:
½ cup shredded cheddar or your favorite cheese
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup sliced pickles
¼ cup diced onions
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Burger Sauce (Classic/Big Mac Style):
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon pickle relish
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Cook Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking into small crumbles. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare Base
Place chopped lettuce or mixed greens in serving bowls.
Add optional rice or roasted potatoes if desired.
Step 3: Assemble Toppings
Layer the cooked beef over the base.
Add shredded cheese, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and bacon.
Step 4: Make & Add Sauce
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
Drizzle sauce generously over each bowl.
Notes
- Keto/Paleo Friendly: Skip rice or potatoes; add extra greens or roasted veggies.
- Make Ahead: Cook the beef in advance and store in the fridge; assemble bowls just before serving.
- Variations: Use Big Mac-style toppings for a “Big Mac Burger Bowl” version with extra pickles and special sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Burger Bowl
- Method: Skillet / Assembly
- Cuisine: American