My Cheeseburger Bowls With Bacon are not only easy on the waist-line, but they'll knock your socks off in the taste department. It's like eating a juicy cheeseburger without the guilt! They're 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 burger sauce salad dressing!
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Who doesn't love a good bacon cheeseburger? No one. That's who. These cheeseburger bowls are all of the flavor of the best cheeseburger ever without the unnecessary carbs. Skip the bun! You won't miss it.
It's high protein, full of flavor, and will satisfy your hankering for a good juicy burger. These bowls are perfect for meal prep and easy lunches, but also make an fantastic dinner for those busy weekdays. Grownups and kids alike will fall in love with these!
What You'll Need
Ground Beef and All-Purpose Seasoning - This recipe does better with a leaner ground beef. I suggest using a 90% lean ground beer. Use whatever all-purpose seasoning you prefer.
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Onions - The usual suspects for any self-respecting burger. Use all or some. Make it your own.
Bacon and Avocado - Because they are both delicious add-ons for a burger and make these cheeseburger bowls super delicious.
The Most Incredible Burger Sauce - This stuff is good enough to drink and comes together in just a few minutes. It's tangy, creamy, and the perfect dressing for these bowls. You'll need some mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, smoked paprika, ketchup, and kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
How To Do It: Cheeseburger Bowls 101
Making a bacon cheeseburger bowl couldn't be easier and needs little instruction. For me, it's basically a building a pile of deliciousness with a healthy drizzle of that fantastic burger sauce. Here's the details:
- Brown the ground beef with seasoning.
- Chop the veggies
- Make the sauce
- Assemble 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 of all time!
Variations and Substitutions
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 - For spice and their wonderful flavor.
- Sautéed Onions - I mean come on. Who doesn't love a sautéed onion.
- Mushrooms - A natural add-on for burgers.
- Sweet Pickles - If you use sweet pickles, just don't tell me about it.
- Fried Eggs - With a runny yolk. Absolutely divine.
- Kimchi or Sauerkraut - That spicy/pickle/crunch thing is incredible here. Pile it on.
- Green Tomatoes - They are wonderful and under appreciated. Their tang and crunch would be sooooo good!
- Pickled Onions - I can't say enough good things about a good pickled onion. My kids eat them out of a jar, too. You should try them.
- Pickled Jalapeños - Same from above. Pickled spice. How could you go wrong?!
- Blue Cheese - I love, love blue cheese. Use to to crumble on these cheeseburger bowls or use it in my blue cheese dressing if you want to do that instead of the burger sauce dressing!
- Bell Peppers - I love the crunch of bell pepper. You could even sauté them and then add. The world is your cheeseburger bowl oyster!
Follow your heart and your hungry belly to make these cheeseburger bowls your own!
Meal Prep Tips
If there was a recipe that was perfect for meal prepping, it would be these cheeseburger bowls. Make a recipe (or double) and you'll be set for the week!
To make this recipe for meal prep, simply cook and cool the beef. Portion out the ingredients, except for the avocado, into meal prep containers. Portion out the burger sauce dressing into condiment containers. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to use them. Slice and add the avocado just before you're ready to nom!
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The leftovers or meal prep containers will stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days. Use the avocado only just before eating the cheeseburger bowls as it will not stay fresh long at all.
If you plan on eating these bowls with the ground beef warm, you'll need to store it separately from rest of the ingredients. I'm not sure microwaving a pickle was ever suggested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of lettuce is the best for a burger bowl?
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!
Is this recipe gluten-free?
My bacon cheeseburger bowls recipe is gluten-free. There is no need to worry if you are adhering to a gluten-free lifestyle.
Are these cheeseburger bowls dairy-free?
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.
Can you use other protein options for these cheeseburger bowls?
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
Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe
Ingredients
Burger Bowl Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup dill pickle relish use sweet relish if you prefer
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoon no-sugar added ketchup
- 1 teaspoon 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
- ½ cup dill pickles, diced
- ½ 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!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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brenda hill says
delicious.