Description

These Burger Bowls offer a low-carb, flavorful twist on the classic cheeseburger by skipping the bun and serving all the beloved ingredients over a fresh bed of romaine lettuce. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this recipe combines seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, shredded cheddar, and tangy pickles, finished with a drizzle of barbecue sauce for a delicious, satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

Vegetables & Toppings

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Dairy

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Condiments

1/4 cup barbecue sauce (or to taste)

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Instructions

Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, using a spatula or spoon to break it apart as it cooks to ensure even browning and no large clumps remain.
Season the Beef: Season the cooked beef with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well and cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant and flavorful.
Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion to have all fresh vegetables ready for assembly.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four individual serving bowls as the base layer, then top each with a portion of the cooked ground beef.
Add the Toppings: On top of the beef, distribute the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and sliced avocado if using, layering each ingredient for balanced flavor and texture.
Finish with Sauce: Drizzle barbecue sauce over each assembled bowl according to taste, adding a tangy and sweet complement to the savory ingredients, then serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the beef while cooking.
The avocado is optional but adds a creamy texture that complements the crunchy vegetables.
Use your favorite barbecue sauce—smoky, sweet, or spicy—to customize the flavor.
To keep the bowls low-carb, avoid adding any bread or carb-heavy toppings.
Meal prep friendly: keep all components separate in the fridge and assemble just before eating to maintain freshness.