Burger Bowl Recipe (Low-Carb, Keto, Easy)
A quick, customizable burger bowl recipe loaded with classic cheeseburger flavors — minus the bun! Perfect for keto, low-carb, gluten-free, or meal prep meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal
- For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 for keto, lean for lighter option
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Burger Bowl Base:
- 4 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced pickles
- 1 avocado diced (optional)
- Burger Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup sugar-free for keto
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the Beef:Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbled. Set aside. Make the Burger Sauce:In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Assemble the Bowls:In each bowl, layer 1 cup of lettuce as a base. Add equal portions of tomatoes, onions, cheese, pickles, avocado, and cooked beef. Drizzle Sauce:Top with burger sauce and serve immediately!
Make it keto: Use sugar-free ketchup and full-fat mayo.
Make it vegan: Use a plant-based patty and dairy-free cheese and sauce.
Storage: Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Keyword cheeseburger salad, deconstructed burger, keto burger bowl, burger salad bowl, bunless burger, low-carb burger, Big Mac bowl