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The Ultimate Bunless Cheeseburger Bowl with Homemade Secret Sauce

A close-up of a fully loaded cheeseburger bowl with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
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Make a classic cheeseburger flavor in a simple, deconstructed bowl format. This recipe uses seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, cheese, and a creamy homemade sauce, perfect for a quick, low-carb weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • For the Secret Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon. Season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the beef is fully browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Place the cheese slices over the cooked beef. Cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. This forms your low-carb base.
  5. Layer the Ingredients: Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce in each bowl.
  6. Add Toppings: Top each bowl with pickles, diced tomato, and diced red onion.
  7. Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade secret sauce over the top of each bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a different base, substitute the lettuce with 1 cup of cooked white rice or cauliflower rice per serving.
  • Add crispy bacon bits or sliced avocado for extra flavor and fat content.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store the cooked beef mixture separately from the fresh toppings and sauce until ready to eat.

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