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Bacon Cheeseburger Bowls

Bacon Cheeseburger Bowls

All the bold, satisfying flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger — seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and fresh burger toppings — served over a bed of shredded lettuce instead of a bun. This keto-friendly bowl is hearty, family-approved, and comes together in under 30 minutes.

4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Total 30 min

American · Main Course · Dinner

Ingredients

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Main

  • 1.5 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Bacon

  • 6 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces

Beef Mixture

  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt plus more
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded from a block

Bowl Base

  • 6 cup romaine lettuce shredded or roughly chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium dill pickle sliced into rounds

Burger Sauce

  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup or regular ketchup
  • regular ketchup
  • 1 tsp dill pickle brine from the pickle jar

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Paper Towel
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Pan
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)

Instructions

  1. Place the @[Bacon] pieces in a large cold #[Skillet] and set over ^[medium heat]. Cook, stirring occasionally, for ~[6–8 minutes] until the @[Bacon] is crispy. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of the @[Bacon] fat and leave it in the pan.
  2. Increase the heat to ^[medium-high]. Add the diced @[Medium Yellow Onion] to the #[Skillet] with the reserved @[Bacon] fat and cook for ~[2–3 minutes] until softened. Add the @[Garlic] and cook ~[30 seconds] until fragrant. Add the @[Ground Beef], breaking it apart with a #[Spatula]. Season with @[Garlic Powder], @[Paprika], @[Kosher Salt], and @[Black Pepper]. Cook for ~[6–8 minutes], stirring occasionally, until the @[Beef] is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in the @[Yellow Mustard] and @[Worcestershire Sauce]. Cook for ~[1 minute] more, tossing to coat the @[Beef] evenly. Remove the #[Skillet] from heat and sprinkle the shredded @[Cheddar Cheese] over the @[Beef]. Let it melt for ~[1–2 minutes], then fold in the crispy @[Bacon].
  4. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Mayonnaise], @[Sugar-Free Ketchup], and @[Dill Pickle Brine] until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Divide the shredded @[Romaine Lettuce] among 4 bowls. Top each with a generous scoop of the cheesy @[Bacon] @[Beef] mixture. Add diced @[Medium Tomatoes], @[Medium Red Onion] slices, and @[Medium Dill Pickle] rounds. Drizzle the burger sauce over the top and serve immediately.