Description
A delicious and convenient Fully Loaded Burger Bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, a tangy special sauce, quick guacamole, and fresh toppings, perfect for a low-carb and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
For the Special Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch salt
For the Quick Guacamole
- 2 medium avocados, pit removed and peeled
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Bowls (All Optional)
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 small heads romaine lettuce leaves only, roughly chopped (about 8-9 cups)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pickle chips
- 8-10 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Burgers: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 pound lean ground beef, 4 teaspoons garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly using hands or a wooden spoon until well combined and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon avocado oil and swirl to coat the pan evenly. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the ground beef mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and crumbled.
- Make the Special Sauce: In a second medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, 2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 pinch salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
- Prepare the Quick Guacamole: In a small bowl, mash 2 medium peeled avocados with ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice and ½ teaspoon salt using a fork until combined. Set aside.
- Sauté the Red Onions: After the beef is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and keep warm. Return the skillet to medium heat and add 1 cup thinly sliced red onions in a single layer. Cook until the bottoms are lightly charred, then flip and cook the other side. Work in batches as needed. Transfer cooked onions to a separate bowl.
- Assemble the Burger Bowls: Divide roughly chopped romaine lettuce evenly between 4 serving bowls. Add an equal portion of the cooked ground beef to each bowl. Arrange cherry tomatoes, pickle chips, crumbled bacon, sautéed red onions, and guacamole around the beef. Drizzle generously with the special sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- If following Whole30, substitute the maple syrup in the special sauce with 1 tablespoon coconut aminos.
- Lemon juice in the guacamole can be replaced with lime juice for a more Tex-Mex flavor.
- You can adjust salt and seasoning in all components to suit your taste preferences.
- Optional toppings can be customized or omitted based on dietary needs.
- Use lean ground beef to keep the dish healthier and to prevent excess grease during cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
