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    Home » Low Carb

    Keto Burger Bowl

    Whitney Bond Posted Oct 18, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links.

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    ground beef in bowl with fork, veggies, shredded cheese and burger sauce drizzled on top
    ground beef in bowl with veggies, shredded cheese and burger sauce drizzled on top
    ground beef in bowl with fork, veggies, shredded cheese and burger sauce drizzled on top
    ground beef in bowl with fork, veggies and burger sauce drizzled on top

    Fulfill your burger cravings, even on a low carb diet, with this delicious Keto Burger Bowl recipe! It's loaded with everything you love about a burger, minus the bun. It's easy to make and topped with THE BEST Keto Burger Sauce. Grab a fork and dig in to the best cheeseburger of your life, in a bowl!

    burger in a bowl with cooked ground beef, cheese and vegetables

    There's nothing like sinking your teeth into a fully loaded burger! But if you're avoiding extra carbohydrates, this might not be on your regular menu.

    Now you can satisfy all of your cheeseburger cravings with this low carb burger bowl recipe!

    Also known as a burger salad, or big mac salad, in this recipe, ground beef is seasoned and crumbled for the perfect tender flavor in every bite. The burger crumbles are spooned over crisp shredded lettuce, topped with your favorite burger toppings, and drizzled with the best burger sauce ever!

    Put these burger bowls together in less than 20 minutes for an easy dinner. Or meal prep them to have on hand for grab and go lunches!

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    Ingredients

    • Ground beef - this recipe uses meat with an 80/20 fat content, which contributes to the amazing flavor. A more lean ground beef may be used, if you prefer.
    • Steak seasoning - click the link for an easy homemade Montreal steak seasoning recipe, or pick up pre-made steak seasoning on the spice aisle at the grocery store. You can also substitute ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper + ½ teaspoon garlic powder, if you don't have any steak seasoning on hand.
    • Worcestershire sauce - while large amounts of Worcestershire sauce would not be keto-friendly, I'm using a vegan, gluten free Worcestershire sauce in this recipe that only contains 1 carb per tablespoon. Since we're only using 1 teaspoon in this recipe, it's fine for those on a keto diet, but you're also welcome to leave it out.
    • Dijon mustard - creamy is best for this recipe, but whole grain dijon or yellow mustard may also be used instead.
    • Hot sauce - the hot sauce does not make the beef spicy, it simply adds flavor with no extra carbs!
    • Cheddar cheese - for the real taste of a classic cheeseburger, with no carbs, I recommend using cheddar cheese for this recipe. I always prefer extra sharp cheddar for extra flavor!
    • Shredded lettuce - I like to use shredded iceberg lettuce for the real taste and texture of a burger, but feel free to swap in chopped romaine lettuce, or a leafy lettuce like spinach or spring mix.
    • Tomatoes - feel free to use a large diced tomato or slice cherry tomatoes in half.
    • Pickles - I like to use sliced dill pickles for my burger bowls, but feel free to use your favorite kind of pickles. Just watch the ingredients, as sweeter pickles may contain added sugar, which is not keto-friendly.
    • Red onion - these have a great flavor that goes well with the other toppings, but any variety of onion will also work.
    • Avocado - the perfect creamy addition to these bowls!
    • Burger sauce - click the link for THE BEST keto burger sauce, made in only 5 minutes with just 4 ingredients!
    cooked ground beef in skillet
    seasoned cooked ground beef in skillet

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the ground beef.
      • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
      • Add the ground beef and crumble it as it cooks.
      • Cook the beef for 6-8 minutes.
      • Once the beef is no longer pink, drain the excess grease from the skillet.
      • Mix in the seasonings, sauces, and cheese.
      • Stir to combine everything, then remove the meat mixture from the heat.
    2. Assemble the bowls.
      • Start by creating a base with the lettuce.
      • Next add the cooked ground beef mixture.
      • Top with the diced tomatoes, pickles, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced avocado.
      • Drizzle the burger sauce all over the bowls and serve immediately.

    Substitutions and variations

    • Feel free to use ground turkey instead of ground beef to lower the fat and calories in this recipe.
    • Add a drizzle of hot sauce over the burger bowls to spice them up. It adds flavor, but no additional carbs!
    • For an even lower-carb bowl, omit the avocado to reduce the net carbs to 3 grams and total carbs to 5 grams per serving.
    • Add bacon for even more protein and to make a delicious bacon cheeseburger bowl. I recommend adding ¼ cup chopped, cooked bacon to each of the bowls with the other toppings.
    • Sprinkle on extra toppings like pickled onions, caramelized onions, mushrooms, or herbs like chives, parsley, dill, or cilantro.
    • You can also swap out the sauce (or double up with two sauces!) and try Avocado Ranch Dressing, Whole30 BBQ Sauce or Guacamole instead.

    Meal prep it

    • For storage:
      • Cook and season the ground beef, make the burger sauce, and prep the toppings.
      • Divide the meat into 4 large microwave safe storage containers.
      • Split the toppings between 4 airtight containers or bags. You can either store the lettuce with the toppings, or on its own.
      • Pour the sauce into 4 small containers.
      • Keep everything in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • To reheat and eat:
      • Remove everything but the container with the beef.
      • Microwave the seasoned beef mixture for 1-2 minutes or until warm.
      • Top with the lettuce, toppings, sauce and dig in to burger bowl goodness!
    burger in a bowl with fork

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    Recipe

    burger bowl with cooked ground beef, chopped veggies and cheese
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    Keto Burger Bowl

    Fulfill your burger cravings, even on a low carb diet, with this delicious Keto Burger Bowl recipe! It's loaded with everything you love about a burger, minus the bun. It's easy to make and topped with THE BEST Keto Burger Sauce. Grab a fork and dig in to the best cheeseburger of your life, in a bowl!
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 18 minutes
    Servings 4 bowls
    Calories 591kcal
    Author Whitney Bond

    Ingredients

    Burger Meat

    • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
    • 1 ½ teaspoons steak seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce click the link for a keto-friendly brand
    • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
    • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded

    Bowls

    • 4 cups shredded iceburg lettuce or romaine lettuce
    • ½ cup diced tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
    • ½ cup dill pickle slices
    • ¼ cup sliced red onion
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 avocado thinly sliced
    • ½ cup burger sauce click link for recipe

    Instructions

    • Add the ground beef to a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat.
    • Crumble and cook until the beef is browned, about 6-8 minutes.
    • Drain any grease from the skillet, return it to the stove over medium heat.
    • Add the steak seasoning, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, hot sauce and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Stir all of the ingredients together, then remove the skillet from the heat.
    • Assemble the bowls by adding 1 cup lettuce to the bottom of 4 bowls.
    • Divide the cooked, seasoned ground beef mixture between the bowls, then add the tomatoes, pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese and ¼ avocado to each bowl.
    • Drizzle the burger sauce over the bowls and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Feel free to use ground turkey instead of ground beef to lower the fat and calories in this recipe.
    • Add a drizzle of hot sauce over the bowls to spice them up. It adds flavor, but no additional carbs!
    • For an even lower-carb bowl, omit the avocado to reduce the net carbs to 3 grams and total carbs to 5 grams per serving.
    • Add bacon for even more protein and to make a delicious bacon cheeseburger bowl. I recommend adding ¼ cup chopped, cooked bacon to each of the bowls with the other toppings.
    • You can replace the steak seasoning with: ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper + ½ teaspoon garlic powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 876mg | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 3mg
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