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Loaded Burger Bowls

All your favorite cheeseburger flavors, loaded up in a bowl! These bowls are lower in carbs and high in protein for a healthier spin on hamburgers. And they taste amazing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 556kcal

Ingredients

For the Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped and divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ garlic powder

For the Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

For the Toppings

  • 16 ounces iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 4 slices American cheese chopped into pieces
  • 4 ounces grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles sliced

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, 3/4 of the chopped onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder over medium heat until the meat is cooked through and browned. Drain the beef, then return to the skillet and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder and mix until evenly combined.
  • Place 4 ounces of lettuce in the bottom of each bowl then add ¼ of the ground beef. Top with cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and remaining chopped onion. Finish bowls by drizzling burger sauce over the top.
    Serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 4 large meal-sized bowls.
Substitutions:
  • Ground beef: You can substitute ground turkey, ground chicken, or even meatless crumbles for the ground beef if you like.
  • Lettuce: Shredded Romaine lettuce is another crisp lettuce that tastes great in these burger bowls.
  • American cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack are all great swaps.  
How to Store: Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
How to Freeze: The cooked ground beef portion of this recipe freezes well. Place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. 
How to Reheat: Reheat the ground beef in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring occasionally. 
How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1251IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 3mg