Healthy Burger Bowl Recipe
Give into your burger cravings while staying true to your health goals with this Loaded Healthy Burger Bowls Recipe! Whole30, paleo, and keto.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 471kcal
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture (see note 1 for leftover burger option)
- 750 g extra lean ground beef
- 1.5 tablespoons Whole30 ketchup bbq sauce or tomato paste (see note 2)
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Special Sauce
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise homemade or store-bought, see note 3
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 12 pickle slices chopped
- splash of pickle juice
Salad Ingredients
- 3 bags of salad greens of choice baby spinach, arugula, spring mix, etc.
- 16 cherry tomatoes diced
- Sliced pickles to taste
- Sliced or caramelized onions to taste, see note 4
- Other toppings as desired get creative!
Instructions
Ground Beef Mixture
- To start, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the ground beef turns brown and is no longer pink, and drain excess grease (if needed). I slowly tip the pan over a jar and hold the cooked ground beef back with a slotted spoon.750 g extra lean ground beef
- Add the remaining ingredients: coconut aminos, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes and set aside.1.5 tablespoons Whole30 ketchup, 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Another option: Dice up leftover burger patties instead if you happen to have some on hand. Check out this post on How to Reheat a Burger.
Special Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, diced pickles, and a splash of pickle juice.4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons ketchup, 4 teaspoons yellow mustard, 12 pickle slices, splash of pickle juice
- Tip: I use homemade garlic mayonnaise. If you aren't making my mayo recipe, add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the sauce.1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Assemble the Burger Bowls
- In a large bowl (I use pasta bowls), start with a generous bed of your chosen greens, layer on the seasoned ground beef mixture or burger patties, and top it off with diced fresh tomatoes, tangy pickles, sliced or caramelized red onions, and any other burger toppings you desire. Finally, drizzle the special sauce, and serve!3 bags of salad greens of choice, 16 cherry tomatoes, Sliced pickles, Sliced or caramelized onions, Other toppings as desired
Notes
- Leftover burgers: Diced leftover burgers work really well in this recipe and are often what I use instead of the ground beef mixture in the summer after grilling.
- Ketchup: Primal Kitchen is a good whole30 compliant brand. Otherwise, use tomato paste or if you're okay with sweeteners, try my Paleo Keto Ketchup Recipe. Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce is great too!
- Mayonnaise: My homemade mayonnaise recipe is whole30 and keto-friendly, as well as delicious! It already has garlic in it so no need to add garlic powder if you use it.
- Caramelized Onions: Check out my post on How to Caramelize Onions for Burgers. Perfect for burger bowls!
- Ground beef temperature: Cooking ground beef to perfection is an art form. Ensure it reaches a safe internal temperature and savor the juicy deliciousness without any worries. This is especially important if you're reheating burgers for earlier. Make sure the burger reaches 72°C/165°F. Safety first, flavor always!
- Other burger bowl toppings: Want to add a little crunch? Try crispy bacon. Craving creaminess? Slice up some creamy avocado. The possibilities are endless, and your taste buds are the guide. Check the full post for more toppings and additions to add to your healthy burger bowls.
- Meal prep: For those days when time is not your ally, prep your ingredients ahead of time. Chop those veggies, pre-cook the beef or use leftover burgers, and have your special sauce at the ready. This way, you can create a burger bowl in minutes when the craving strikes.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 946mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g