You’re going to love these loaded burger bowls! Lettuce and tomatoes are topped with burger classics – onions, cheese, and of course, the captivating burger sauce. Much like a big mac salad or big mac casserole, this keto burger in a bowl that has all of the flavors of a burger, without any of the carbs. Be sure to try my other cookout classics like juicy burgers, chipotle turkey burgers, keto hamburger buns, and bacon wrapped hot dogs. Don’t forget the onion rings and fries!
What Is A Burger Bowl?
A keto burger bowl is a burger served up over salad greens instead of in between a bun. We’ve taken the best part of burgers and served it up as a healthy salad!
Burger Bowl Ingredients
This section will explain how to choose ingredients for the best fully loaded burger bowls, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
For the burger bowl:
Ground beef – You’ll want to use a ground beef that has a little fat to it for best flavor. I recommend an 80/20 blend.Sea salt & black pepperLeaf lettuce – Use green leaf for a great mix of dark and light green lettuce, otherwise you can also use romaine if you want it a little crunchier.Cherry tomatoes – Any color cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes will work.Red onions – I like red onion, but white onion also works if that’s what you prefer on your burger!Cheddar cheese – Cheddar tastes great in this salad, but you can go with any keto cheese you’d normally serve on a burger.Avocado – Be sure to pick a ripe avocado that isn’t mushy.
For the burger sauce:
Mayonnaise – I like homemade avocado oil mayonnaise, but other varieties work too — just make sure it’s sugar-free.Sugar-free ketchup – I have a homemade sugar-free ketchup recipe here, or you can buy it here.Dill pickle juice – Use some from the pickle jar!Dijon mustard – You can use smooth or whole grain, or even a spicy one if you like a kick. Make it doesn’t have any added sugar.Sea salt & black pepper
How To Make Burger In A Bowl
This section will show you how to make hamburger bowls with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Brown ground beef. Cook beef in a skillet over high heat. Season with salt and pepper and break up with a spatula. Cook until beef is browned and moisture has evaporated.
Mix burger sauce. Whisk together mayo, sugar-free ketchup, dill pickle juice, dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper.
Assemble. Divide lettuce among 4 bowls and top with tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese. Top with ground beef and avocado, and drizzle with burger sauce.
Is burger in a bowl keto?
This healthy burger bowl is keto friendly, with just 5.6 grams net carbs per serving.
How many calories in a burger bowl?
Each serving of this low carb burger bowl has 624 calories. The full nutrition stats can be found below the recipe card.
How do you eat a healthy hamburger?
As a deconstructed burger! Skip the bun but save the flavor by serving the burgers over lettuce instead of in between bread.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover hamburger bowls in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Be sure to store everything separately so that you can reheat the beef without reheating the vegetables.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the ground beef in the microwave or a hot skillet.
More Keto Meals In A Bowl
If you like one bowl meals like these burger bowls, here are more ideas to try:
Keto Ahi Poke Bowl – All the flavor you love about poke bowls, using cauliflower rice to make it low carb.Korean Ground Beef Bowl – You’ll love the (sugar-free) sweet and spicy sauce!Walking Taco Bowls – These are great for gatherings, because people can build their own, but also convenient for a quick lunch.Green Smoothie Bowl – Bright and sweet and creamy, you’ll love these for breakfast.
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