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Healthy Burger Bowls with Special Sauce

These deconstructed burger bowls pack all your favorite flavors without the bun! Juicy seasoned beef, crisp veggies, and a creamy special sauce make this Whole30-compliant, Paleo-friendly meal irresistible.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger bowls, healthy burger recipe, whole30 burgers
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

For the Burger Meat:

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup sliced pickles
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

For the Special Sauce:

  • ¼ cup mayo Whole30-compliant if needed
  • 1 tbsp ketchup sugar-free for keto
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp dill relish
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions

Cook the Beef:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and spices.
  • Brown while crumbling, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Make the Sauce:

  • Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

Assemble Bowls:

  • Divide lettuce among bowls. Top with beef, tomatoes, pickles, and onion.
  • Drizzle generously with sauce.

Notes

  • For Whole30: Use compliant mayo/ketchup.
  • Storage: Keep components separate for meal prep (sauce lasts 5 days).
  • Try adding avocado or bacon for extra flavor!
  1. Nutritional Info: Add macros (approx. 380 kcal, 28g protein, 5g net carbs per serving).