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Colorful burger bowl with seasoned ground beef, fresh romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced pickles, red onion, and a drizzle of special sauce in a white bowl

Low-Carb Burger Bowl with Special Sauce

Enjoy the flavors of a classic burger in a healthier, bun-free form with this low-carb burger bowl recipe. Packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade special sauce, it’s perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
5 minutes5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings:4 servings
Course:Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

You'll need:
  • A pound of ground beef
  • A mix of your favorite greens like romaine or spinach
  • Fresh tomatoes chopped
  • Crunchy pickles sliced
  • Red onion thinly sliced
  • Shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • For the special sauce:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon dill relish
  • A pinch each of garlic powder onion powder, and paprika

Method
 

  1. Cook the beef: Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices; cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, dill relish, and spices until smooth.
  3. Assemble the bowl: Start with a bed of greens, then add cooked beef, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and cheese if using.
  4. Drizzle and enjoy: Top with the special sauce and dig in!