Fully Loaded Burger Bowl with “Special Sauce”
Savor the flavors of a classic burger without the bun in this Fully Loaded Burger Bowl with “Special Sauce.” This delicious meal combines seasoned ground beef with fresh toppings, creamy guacamole, and a zesty homemade sauce that brings everything together. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this bowl is not only quick and easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit every palate. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying dinner or meal prep option, this hearty dish is sure to please the entire family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or melted refined coconut oil)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos if on Whole30)
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
- 1 pinch salt (more or less to taste)
- 2 medium avocados (pit removed, peeled)
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice from approximately half of 1 lemon)
- ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 small heads romaine lettuce (leaves only, roughly chopped; approximately 8–9 cups total)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved; or grape tomatoes, halved)
- ½ cup pickle chips (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- To prepare the special sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, maple syrup, dill pickle relish, dried minced onion, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef with garlic powder and salt until browned.
- In another bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice and salt to make guacamole.
- Assemble your bowls by layering chopped romaine lettuce as the base, followed by cooked beef, guacamole, sliced onions, cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with special sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg