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High-Protein Low-Carb Cheeseburger Bowl with Tangy Burger Sauce

A close-up of a hearty cheeseburger bowl topped with melted cheddar, diced red onion, and a drizzle of sauce.
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Make a deconstructed cheeseburger in a bowl. This recipe uses seasoned ground beef over lettuce with a homemade tangy sauce, offering a satisfying, low-carb, high-protein dinner perfect for quick weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle slices
  • 0.25 cup diced red onion
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup (use low-sugar if strictly keto)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the burger sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the beef: In a separate bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Do not overmix.
  3. Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Melt the cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Place the cheddar cheese slices over the cooked beef. Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four bowls to create the base.
  6. Top the bowls: Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce in each bowl.
  7. Add toppings: Distribute the dill pickle slices and diced red onion evenly over the beef in each bowl.
  8. Serve: Drizzle the prepared tangy burger sauce generously over the top of each cheeseburger bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the cooked beef mixture, sauce, and fresh toppings separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef if you prefer a lighter protein source.
  • If you are following a strict Keto diet, check the sugar content of your ketchup or substitute it with a keto-friendly alternative.
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the beef while cooking.

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