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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
mins
Cook Time:
20
minutes
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Total Time:
30
minutes
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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!
Nutritional Info:
Add macros (approx. 380 kcal, 28g protein, 5g net carbs per serving).