What does a burger bowl taste like?

This burger salad bowl tastes like a burger on salad, complete with toppings and an irresistable burger sauce.

Burger In A Bowl (Easy & Keto!)

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You’re going to love these loaded burger bowls! Lettuce and tomatoes are topped with burger classics – onions, cheese, and of course, the captivating burger sauce. Much like a big mac salad or big mac casserole, this keto burger in a bowl that has all of the flavors of a burger, without any of the carbs.

Be sure to try my other cookout classics like juicy burgers, chipotle turkey burgers, keto hamburger buns, and bacon wrapped hot dogs. Don’t forget the onion rings and fries!

What Is A Burger Bowl?

A keto burger bowl is a burger served up over salad greens instead of in between a bun. We’ve taken the best part of burgers and served it up as a healthy salad!

Quick cheeseburger bowl recipe overview:

What does a burger bowl taste like? This burger salad bowl tastes like a burger on salad, complete with toppings and an irresistable burger sauce.
Is it easy to make? Yes! Chopping veggies is the hardest part. 😉
How much time will I need? If you’re using frozen ground beef, be sure to thaw it ahead. Otherwise, it takes just 15 minutes.

Burger Bowl Ingredients

This section will explain how to choose ingredients for the best fully loaded burger bowls, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

For the burger bowl:

Ground beef – You’ll want to use a ground beef that has a little fat to it for best flavor. I recommend an 80/20 blend.
Sea salt & black pepper
Leaf lettuce – Use green leaf for a great mix of dark and light green lettuce, otherwise you can also use romaine if you want it a little crunchier.
Cherry tomatoes – Any color cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes will work.
Red onions – I like red onion, but white onion also works if that’s what you prefer on your burger!
Cheddar cheese – Cheddar tastes great in this salad, but you can go with any keto cheese you’d normally serve on a burger.
Avocado – Be sure to pick a ripe avocado that isn’t mushy.

For the burger sauce:

Mayonnaise – I like homemade avocado oil mayonnaise, but other varieties work too — just make sure it’s sugar-free.
Sugar-free ketchup – I have a homemade sugar-free ketchup recipe here, or you can buy it here.
Dill pickle juice – Use some from the pickle jar!
Dijon mustard – You can use smooth or whole grain, or even a spicy one if you like a kick. Make it doesn’t have any added sugar.
Sea salt & black pepper

How To Make Burger In A Bowl

This section will show you how to make hamburger bowls with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Brown ground beef. Cook beef in a skillet over high heat. Season with salt and pepper and break up with a spatula. Cook until beef is browned and moisture has evaporated.

Mix burger sauce. Whisk together mayo, sugar-free ketchup, dill pickle juice, dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper.

Assemble. Divide lettuce among 4 bowls and top with tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese. Top with ground beef and avocado, and drizzle with burger sauce.

Showing how to make a burger in a bowl assembly

Loaded Burger Bowls FAQs

Is burger in a bowl keto?

This healthy burger bowl is keto friendly, with just 5.6 grams net carbs per serving.

How many calories in a burger bowl?

Each serving of this low carb burger bowl has 624 calories. The full nutrition stats can be found below the recipe card.

How do you eat a healthy hamburger?

As a deconstructed burger! Skip the bun but save the flavor by serving the burgers over lettuce instead of in between bread.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover hamburger bowls in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Be sure to store everything separately so that you can reheat the beef without reheating the vegetables.

Reheating instructions:

Reheat the ground beef in the microwave or a hot skillet.

More Keto Meals In A Bowl

If you like one bowl meals like these burger bowls, here are more ideas to try:

Keto Ahi Poke Bowl – All the flavor you love about poke bowls, using cauliflower rice to make it low carb.
Korean Ground Beef Bowl – You’ll love the (sugar-free) sweet and spicy sauce!
Walking Taco Bowls – These are great for gatherings, because people can build their own, but also convenient for a quick lunch.
Green Smoothie Bowl – Bright and sweet and creamy, you’ll love these for breakfast.
Salmon Bowl – Flaky salmon and crisp veggies, this bowl is ready in just 30 minutes.

Tools To Make A Burger In A Bowl

Skillet – This skillet gets used so much I rarely put it away! It’s great for everything from eggs to fish to ground beef.
Meat Chopper – The best tool for cooking any and all ground meats. It effortlessly breaks up the meat while it’s cooking.
Produce Keeper – Keep your lettuce and produce fresh with this produce keeper that extends the life of your veggies.

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11 Comments

Rosa
0 April 16, 2023Reply

How many net carbs is just the sauce per serving?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 April 17, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Rosa, I don’t have that info, but you could make a new recipe in the Wholesome Yum App to get that information.
Belinda Smith
0 February 27, 2022Reply

I made keto hamburger in a bowl. Delicious 😋
Susan Swyers
0 January 10, 2022Reply

Tried this for dinner last night, turned out very good. Tasted almost like a Big Mac. I don’t eat many onions so didn’t even have any. Don’t eat dairy, so didn’t have any cheese. But the avocado filled in the gaps. Didn’t have exact things for the dressing either, but it still tasted like the dressing on a Big Mac. The biggest difference was I had baby spinach and baby spring greens instead of lettuce. Will make it again. I like Big Mac sandwiches. Not doing Keto just trying to stay grain free, dairy free, sugar free for health reasons. Keto, Paleo & AIP recipes work for me. Thanks, Maya for the great idea. 5 star idea. Really enjoyed it.
IVETTE s SANTANA
0 September 19, 2021Reply

Meeh. Is ok. I am going to have to add something because the dijon is too strong. Maybe a different mustard. Do half first so you do not waste ingredients not liking it.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 September 19, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Ivette, Sorry this recipe didn’t suit your tastes. You can definitely change the amount of dijon needed as necessary.
Kristyn
0 June 11, 2021Reply

This is how I like my burger! Healthier, filling, & so yummy!
Natalie
0 June 11, 2021Reply

Great idea!! A lot of the time, I want to skip out on the bun & this is tastier & better!!
Amy L Huntley
0 June 9, 2021Reply

I love that I get the same delicious flavor of a hamburger with way less carbs! I prefer this burger bowl over a hamburger any day.
Julie Vackar
0 June 8, 2021Reply

Is it possible to half the recipe.. I’m the only one in my family trying to go low carb.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 June 9, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Julie, Yes, adjust the number of servings in the recipe card from 4 to 2 to half the recipe.