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The Ultimate Low-Carb Cheeseburger Bowl Meal Prep

Close-up of a delicious cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese sauce, pickles, tomatoes, and red onion over lettuce.
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Skip the bun and enjoy all the flavor of a classic cheeseburger in this easy, satisfying bowl. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or preparing healthy meals ahead of time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
  • Optional: 1 avocado, sliced
  • Optional: 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until the beef is fully browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. During the last minute of cooking, place one slice of cheese over each portion of beef in the skillet. Cover the skillet briefly to allow the cheese to melt completely.
  4. Prepare your bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce or greens evenly among four bowls. This forms the base for your **deconstructed burger**.
  5. Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce base in each bowl.
  6. Top each bowl with pickle chips, diced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  7. Drizzle generously with your favorite **burger sauce recipe** (or use the quick sauce provided in the notes).
  8. Add optional toppings like sliced avocado or crumbled bacon if desired. Serve immediately for a satisfying **high protein dinner**, or cool completely for **meal prep burger bowls**.

Notes

  • For a quick, tangy burger sauce: Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon pickle relish, and 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. This sauce makes the **low carb burger bowl** taste authentic.
  • You can easily swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken to make this a lighter option.
  • This recipe is naturally **gluten free burger option** and easily fits **keto cheeseburger bowl** requirements if you skip the optional bacon and use a low-carb sauce.
  • For meal prepping, store the cooked beef mixture, toppings, and sauce separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.

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