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Low-Carb Meal Prep Cheeseburger Bowl with Tangy Burger Sauce

Close-up of a cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, served with pickles, tomato, and red onion slices.
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Make a deconstructed cheeseburger in a bowl. This recipe uses seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a homemade tangy sauce for a satisfying, low-carb dinner perfect for quick weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the beef: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix lightly with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Cook the beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Melt the cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the cooked beef. Cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Top the lettuce with the hot, cheesy ground beef mixture.
  6. Add toppings: Arrange the sliced tomatoes, red onion, and pickle chips around the beef in each bowl.
  7. Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade tangy burger sauce 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 swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter option.
  • Add 1/4 cup of chopped cooked bacon to any bowl for extra flavor.
  • If you prefer a different base, use 1 cup of cooked cauliflower rice instead of lettuce.

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Find it online: https://chefsily.com/cheeseburger-bowl-recipe-low-carb-meal-prep/