Description
This Burger in a Bowl recipe offers all the classic flavors of a traditional burger served in a fresh, low-carb salad format. Juicy seasoned ground beef is cooked on the stovetop and combined with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, tangy pickles, red onion, and cherry tomatoes, then topped with a flavorful, creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or sugar-free alternative)
For the Bowl:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Beef: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are well incorporated and the beef is fully cooked.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place the chopped romaine lettuce as the base in a large serving bowl.
- Add Toppings: Top the lettuce with the cooked ground beef, followed by avocado slices, red onion, pickles, and cherry tomatoes.
- Serve: Drizzle the prepared sauce over the assembled bowl and serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten the sauce.
- For a sugar-free option, use a sugar-free syrup alternative in the sauce.
- This recipe is easily adaptable to a low-carb or keto diet by omitting ketchup or using a sugar-free version.
- Leftover cooked seasoned beef can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the beef with seasoned plant-based ground meat.
