Description
A quick and easy low carb meal that delivers all the classic cheeseburger flavors without the bun. Perfect for keto and low carb diets, these bowls are rich, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (full-fat preferred)
- ¼ cup (35g) dill pickle slices, chopped
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (Romaine, iceberg, or butter lettuce) for serving
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, cooked bacon bits, fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive or avocado oil. Heat until the oil shimmers but does not smoke (about 2 minutes).
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft but not browned.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and beef is browned in spots.
- Season the beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper).
- Mix in the mustard and mayonnaise, stirring well to coat the beef evenly.
- Fold in the chopped dill pickles.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture. Cover the pan with a lid or foil and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare serving bowls by placing a bed of torn lettuce leaves at the bottom.
- Divide the cheesy beef mixture evenly among the bowls, spooning it over the lettuce.
- Add any optional toppings you like such as avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, or cooked bacon bits.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and melty.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor and juiciness. Do not overcook the beef to avoid rubbery texture. Cover skillet to melt cheese instead of stirring it in for gooey cheese. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water or broth to keep moist. Optional toppings can be customized to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 32
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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