Best Loaded Burger Bowls with Special Sauce
Loaded Burger Bowls with Special Sauce are a fresh, satisfying twist on a classic burger—seasoned ground beef, crisp veggies, and a creamy tangy sauce, all piled into hearty bowls that fit Whole30, Paleo, and low-carb lifestyles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup pickles, sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp pickles, minced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk together mayonnaise, tomato paste, mustard, minced pickles, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 7–8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion and pickles. Cook and crumble the bacon if using, and shred the cheese.
4. Divide lettuce among four bowls. Top with tomatoes, onion, pickles, cooked beef, bacon, and cheese if using.
5. Drizzle generously with the special sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
For Whole30 compliance, omit cheese and use a Whole30-approved, avocado oil–based mayonnaise. Don’t overcook the beef to keep it tender and flavorful.
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