My Cheeseburger Bowls With Bacon are not only easy on the waist-line, but they’ll knock your socks off in the taste department. They are low-carb, simple, and delicious! You’ll never miss the bread and I promise you’ll want to make this all the time!
And, don’t forget that fantastic salad dressing!
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cheeseburger bowl Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Pickles
- Onions
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Mayonnaise
- Pickle Relish (dill or sweet)
- Smoked Paprika
- No Sugar Added Ketchup
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make a Bacon Cheeseburger Bowl
Making a bacon cheeseburger bowl couldn’t be easier. For me, it’s basically a building a pile of deliciousness.
I start with a base of lettuce and work my way up from here. Once I’ve got all my toppings, I do a hefty drizzle of the dressing and devour.
This burger bowl will seriously make you forget about not having any bread. It’s one of my absolute favorite low-carb meals.
Cheeseburger Bowl Variations and toppings
Just as there are many types of burgers in the world, there are just as many variations of burger bowls. The sky is the limit on what you could add to yours! Here’s just a few add-on ideas:
- Jalapeños
- Sautéed Onions
- Mushrooms
- Sweet Pickles
- Fried Eggs
- Kimchi
- Green Tomatoes
- Pickled Onions
- Blue Cheese
- Bell Peppers
Follow your heart and your belly to make these cheeseburger bowls your own!
Frequently Asked Questions
Use whatever lettuce you love the most. Iceberg has a great crunch. Mixed greens have a ton of great vitamins and minerals. Arugula has a lovely, peppery bite. You could even turn the burger bowl into a burger wrap if you use butter leaf lettuce or a romaine leaf. The sky is the limit!
My bacon cheeseburger bowls recipe is gluten-free. There is no need to worry if you are adhering to a gluten-free lifestyle.
This burger bowl recipe is easily made dairy-free by simply leaving out the cheese. The dressing and the remaining ingredients are naturally dairy-free.
Absolutely! I use ground beef in my burger bowl recipe, but feel free to try ground chicken, turkey, or pork. You can even go vegetarian with legumes, whole grains, or even tofu!
I do recommend using my all-purpose seasoning blend for any of the above options. It’s one of the easiest recipes to throw together and I promise you’ll use it on everything!
Recipe and Kitchen Essentials
A good cast iron skillet is the very definition of a kitchen essential. This is my personal favorite. It’s an investment, but when well taken care of, it will last a lifetime.
My favorite way to cook bacon is on parchment. These are precut and make my life so much easier! I highly recommend getting these in a couple of sizes.
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Cheeseburger Bowls With Special Burger Sauce
Ingredients
Burger Bowl Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup dill pickle relish use sweet relish if you prefer
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp no sugar added ketchup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Bacon Cheeseburger Bowl
- 1 lb ground beef
- all-purpose seasoning
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 5-6 pieces bacon
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Burger Bowl Dressing
- Mix all ingredients together. Store in fridge until ready to serve.
Bacon and Beef
- Place bacon onto a parchment lined baking sheet and into a COLD oven.
- Set the oven temperature to 425° and cook the bacon until it reaches the desired level of doneness. Remove from oven. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet on med-high until cooked through. Season with all-purpose seasoning.
Bacon Cheeseburger Bowl Assembly
- Using the lettuce as a base layer, begin adding all the burger bowl ingredients as you like. Top with copious amounts of the burger bowl dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition
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- Healthy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
- Simple BLT Egg Sliders
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Cheeseburger Bowls and fall in love with them. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram! I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces! And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
–Rufus
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