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Fully Loaded Burger Bowl with Special Sauce Recipe

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This Fully Loaded Burger Bowl is a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional burgers, featuring seasoned ground beef, a creamy special sauce, fresh guacamole, sautéed red onions, crispy bacon, and vibrant veggies served on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. It’s a flavorful, satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and perfect for those looking to enjoy burger flavors without the bun.

Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or melted refined coconut oil)

Special Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos if on Whole30)
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1 pinch salt (more or less to taste)

Guacamole

  • 2 medium avocados (pit removed, peeled)
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice from approximately half of 1 lemon)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Vegetables and Toppings

  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 small heads romaine lettuce (leaves only, roughly chopped; approximately 8–9 cups total)
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved; or grape tomatoes, halved)
  • ½ cup pickle chips (plus more to taste)
  • 8–10 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked, crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Mix Burger Ingredients: Add 1 pound lean ground beef, 4 teaspoons garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt to a medium mixing bowl. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to mix everything together thoroughly until well combined. Set this mixture aside while preparing other components.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once warm, add 1 teaspoon avocado oil and swirl to coat the pan evenly. When the oil shimmers and is hot, add the ground beef mixture. Cook it, stirring frequently, until the beef is fully browned and crumbled. While the beef cooks, proceed to prepare the special sauce and guacamole.
  3. Prepare Special Sauce: In a separate medium bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or coconut aminos if preferred), 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, 2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 pinch salt. Whisk together until completely combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Set aside until serving.
  4. Make Guacamole: In a small bowl, mash together 2 peeled and pitted avocados, ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon salt using a fork until you reach your desired creamy consistency. Set aside.
  5. Sauté Red Onions: Once the ground beef is cooked, transfer it to a bowl or plate and set aside. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 cup thinly sliced red onions in a single layer (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding). Cook the onions until they are lightly charred on one side, then flip and char the other side. Transfer the sautéed onions to a bowl or plate. Repeat for remaining onions.
  6. Assemble Burger Bowls: Evenly divide the roughly chopped romaine lettuce (from 2 small heads) among four serving bowls. Next, divide the cooked ground beef into four portions and place one portion on top of the lettuce in each bowl. Arrange equal amounts of cherry tomatoes, pickle chips, crumbled bacon, sautéed red onions, guacamole, and other preferred toppings around the beef in each bowl.
  7. Serve: Drizzle plenty of the prepared special sauce over each burger bowl. Serve immediately and offer extra sauce on the side if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute the pure maple syrup in the special sauce with 1 tablespoon coconut aminos for a Whole30-compliant version.
  • The mayonnaise used can be store-bought or homemade, but ensure it suits your dietary preferences.
  • Adjust salt and crushed red pepper flakes in the special sauce and guacamole to your taste preference.
  • Thick-cut bacon is preferred for its texture and flavor, but any bacon will work.
  • This recipe is easily customizable by adding or omitting toppings as per your liking.

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