Burger In A Bowl

A keto burger in a bowl is an easy, quick way to enjoy burgers without the carbs. These loaded burger bowls are ready in 15 minutes and brimming with toppings.

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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, 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!

Quick cheeseburger bowl recipe overview:

What does a burger bowl taste like? This burger salad bowl tastes like a burger on salad, complete with toppings and an irresistable burger sauce.
Is it easy to make? Yes! Chopping veggies is the hardest part. 😉
How much time will I need? If you’re using frozen ground beef, be sure to thaw it ahead. Otherwise, it takes just 15 minutes.

Burger Bowl Ingredients

These fully loaded burger bowls are made with classic burger ingredients:

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 pepper
Leaf 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:

How To Make Burger In A Bowl

This hamburger bowl recipe comes together in just 15 minutes!

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.

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Loaded Burger Bowls FAQs

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:

Skillet – This skillet gets used so much I rarely put it away! It’s great for everything from eggs to fish to ground beef.
Meat Chopper – The best tool for cooking any and all ground meats. It effortlessly breaks up the meat while it’s cooking.
Produce Keeper – Keep your lettuce and produce fresh with this produce keeper that extends the life of your veggies.

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Instructions

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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season with sea salt and black pepper. Stir fry, breaking up the pieces with a spatula, for about 7-10 minutes, until the beef is browned and moisture has evaporated.
Meanwhile, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Divide the leave lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with tomatoes, onions, and cheddar.
When the beef is cooked, add it to the bowls, along with fanned avocado slices.
Drizzle burger bowls with burger sauce.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 bowl, or 1/4 of entire recipe

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 624

Fat 50g

Protein 34.1g

Total Carbs 10.1g

Net Carbs 5.6g

Fiber 4.5g

Sugar 2.7g

Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List.

Net carb count excludes fiber, erythritol, and allulose, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. (Learn about net carbs here.) We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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Burger In A Bowl

A keto burger in a bowl is an easy, quick way to enjoy burgers without the carbs. These loaded burger bowls are ready in 15 minutes and brimming with toppings.

FREE PRINTABLE: LOW CARB & KETO FOOD LIST!