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Low-carb cheeseburger bowls with ground beef, lettuce, cheese, and special sauce
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Low-carb cheeseburger bowls

Low-carb cheeseburger bowls feature seasoned ground beef with melted cheddar cheese served over crisp lettuce with classic burger toppings and homemade special sauce. This keto-friendly recipe delivers all the flavors of a traditional cheeseburger without the bun, ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Optional: bacon bits avocado, jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula.
  3. Season beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and cooked through.
  5. Drain excess fat from the skillet if desired.
  6. While beef is still hot, add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, and paprika to create the special sauce.
  8. Divide chopped romaine lettuce among four serving bowls.
  9. Top each bowl with seasoned beef and melted cheese mixture.
  10. Add cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and pickle slices to each bowl.
  11. Drizzle generously with special sauce.
  12. Add optional toppings like bacon bits, avocado slices, or jalapeños if desired.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb cheeseburger bowls.