Description
These Healthy Burger Bowls with Special Sauce are a nutritious twist on a classic burger, packed with fresh veggies and seasoned ground beef. Easy to prepare and Whole30 compliant, Paleo-friendly, and low carb, they make a perfect low-carb meal option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. The homemade special sauce adds a tangy, savory finish that ties all the ingredients together beautifully.
Ingredients
For the Burger Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- Romaine lettuce, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Special Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef along with onion powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, until fully cooked through and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.
- Make the Special Sauce: While the beef is cooking, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, dill relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Assemble the Burger Bowls: In four bowls, start by laying down a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Top with diced tomatoes, sliced pickles, and thinly sliced red onions. Add a generous portion of the cooked ground beef on top. Drizzle each bowl with the prepared special sauce to finish.
Notes
- This recipe is Whole30 compliant, Paleo-friendly, and low carb.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of special sauce according to your taste.
- For extra crunch, add sliced cucumbers or shredded carrots to the salad mix.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or keep components separate and assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
