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Healthy Burger Bowls with Special Sauce Recipe

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Healthy burger bowls with special sauce are a fresh and flavorful alternative to classic burgers. This recipe uses real food ingredients to create a low-carb, Paleo-friendly, Whole30 compliant dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring seasoned ground beef cooked stovetop and topped with crisp veggies and a tangy special sauce, these bowls bring all the flavor of a burger minus the bun.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Burger Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Pickles, sliced
  • Red onion, thinly sliced

Special Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon dill relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef along with the onion powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brown the beef by breaking it up as it cooks until it is fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Special Sauce: While the beef is cooking, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, dill relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Assemble the Burger Bowls: Begin by placing chopped romaine lettuce at the bottom of each bowl. Top with diced tomatoes, sliced pickles, and thinly sliced red onions. Add the cooked ground beef on top, then drizzle generous amounts of the special sauce over everything.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal that's satisfying and wholesome.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • The special sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped cucumbers or shredded carrots to the salad.
  • This recipe is Whole30 compliant and Paleo-friendly by using compliant mayonnaise and ketchup or by making your own.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch + Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free