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Close up picture of burger bowl with sauce drizzled overrtop.

Healthy Burger Bowls (Whole30)

Burger Bowls are ANYTHING but boring! They're loaded up with all the classic burger toppings, like pickles, red onion, tomatoes, and crispy bacon. Plus, I added a homemade "special sauce" that gives this dish so much flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 554 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet/Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef You can swap for ground turkey.
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Toppings

  • 10 Cups Lettuce Spring mix, romaine lettuce, or butter lettuce are great options!
  • 1 Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Cut in half
  • 6 Ounces Bacon
  • ¼ Cup Pickles Sliced or chopped pickles work great. You can also swap for a couple tablespoons of relish.
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped

Spicy Burger Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Ketchup
  • ¼ Cup Chipotle Mayo I used Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo!
  • 3 Teaspoons Pickle Juice
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by sautéing the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meat, breaking it up while it cooks. Add salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until the meat is evenly coated.
  • In a separate skillet, add bacon strips. Cook on medium heat until they're crispy. Place cooked bacon on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the excess oil. Break apart or chop into small pieces.
  • Next, make the spicy sauce! Add ketchup, mayo, pickle juice, paprika, garlic powder, and salt into a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Set in refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
  • Finally, add spring mix, cooked ground beef, chopped bacon, and all of the vegetables to each bowl. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and drizzle of spicy sauce!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Toss the bowls with tongs to evenly distribute the sauce. (There's nothing worse than dry lettuce.)
  • If you're serving a group, add all ingredients into one large serving bowl and toss together with the spicy sauce. Let guests serve themselves!
  • Add red onion slices into a bowl with water to tone down the flavor before serving.
  • Make burger patties on the grill if you want to serve some in a bowl and some as a regular burger. Chop the patty into bite sized pieces before topping the bowl.
  • Make the entire pack of bacon and save whatever is left to serve with breakfast the next day!
  • Use a meat masher to break up the ground beef while cooking. It saves so much time!

How to Store Leftover Burger Bowls

Leftovers should be stored in airtight containers - I like using glass containers! (Which are also great for meal prep!)
You can also cover the serving bowl with plastic or reusable wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
If you don't use all of the ground beef or bacon in the salad, you can store leftovers in a separate container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
** See full post for more information and step by step photos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1325mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1347IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
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