High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls with Ground Beef & Burger Sauce
A low-carb, keto-approved cheeseburger reinvented in a bowl format. Juicy ground beef, melted cheese, crisp greens, and zesty homemade sauce deliver over 30g of protein per serving without a bun.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb,Keto
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (85% lean)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce or zucchini noodles
1/4 cup caramelized onions
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (non-alcoholic)
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp relish
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small tomato, sliced
1/4 cup diced pickles
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into 1-inch crumbles
Mix in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper
Remove beef and set aside on paper towels
Combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, and apple cider vinegar for the sauce
In each bowl, layer chopped greens/zucchini noodles, crumbled beef, shredded cheese, caramelized onions, tomato slices, and pickles
Top with burger sauce and cilantro
Notes
Customize with avocado, egg, or grilled chicken for added protein
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
Use ground turkey as a leaner alternative
Make zucchini noodles with a spiralizer and salt them for 10 minutes to remove moisture if using raw