I love cheeseburgers.  Honestly, what’s better than a big, greasy cheeseburger and some french fries?  The thing I like the best about these low carb burger bowls is how simple they are to make, but how many choices you have when you make them.  They satisfy the burger cravings without all the carbs. Unless you add the fries…… You’re gonna add the fries 🙂

There are loads of wonderful things about these burger bowls.

First, I’m gonna give you the traditional recipe.  Then we are gonna talk about all the ways you can change it.

To make these low carb burger bowls, you’re gonna need the following ingredients:

• 2 LB lean ground beef (or you can use ground turkey or ground chicken)
• 2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 egg
• 3/4 C panko bread crumbs

You are going to mix the ground beef/turkey, egg, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl until combined. Then you’re gonna roll the meat into 6 balls and use a cup to form the burger patties into bowls.

Bake the bowls at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until no longer pink.

If you want to customize the bowls themselves, you can consider adding:

• onion powder
• finely chopped red onion
• Ranch dressing mix (the powder, not the liquid)
• pickle juice (not sure why you WOULD, but you COULD.
• Cheddar cheese (or whatever type of cheese you like)

Now let’s talk toppings.  These cheeseburgers can be made with a huge list of add-ons and toppings. Seriously, it you can dream it, you can top your burger with it.

The original recipe I use calls for sautéed mushrooms and onions.  To make that, you’ll need:

• 2 cups mushrooms
• 4 Tbs butter
• salt and pepper
• 1 onion, sliced

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the mushrooms and onions and heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Separate into each bowl.

Add cheese on top.

I also have a list of additional amazing toppings you can try.

• Crispy bacon
• Avocado
• Sauteed mushrooms
• Pulled pork (trust me, it makes a delicious burger even better)
• A fried egg
• Iceberg lettuce
• Sliced dill pickles or bread and butter pickles (my personal favorite)

My favorites are avocados and fried eggs. What are your favorite burger toppings? I can almost guarantee they will be delightful on these “keto burgers”.

If you’re looking for a great burger sauce, just mix the following ingredients together:

• 1/2 C mayonnaise
• 1/4 C ketchup
• 2 tsp sweet pickle relish
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

You’ll want to use this special sauce immediately, or it can be refrigerated for a week in an airtight container. It’s also delicious on low carb burger bowls.

Some additional great things about a low-carb burger bowl:

YOU DON’T NEED A WARM DAY AND A GRILL TO MAKE THESE.

I’m grill illiterate. I’ve never tried to grill and probably never will. Just give me a good ol’ stovetop or a warm oven and I can do most anything, including these.  

A BURGER WITHOUT THE BUN.

  With my lazy low-carb eating habits, I try to avoid carbs whenever I can.  I won’t say no to a piece of pizza if it’s presented to me, but if I can lose the bread/bun, I will.

Low carb burger bowls give me all of the deliciousness of a traditional cheeseburger without all the carbs that come with a burger bun. Instead of putting your toppings on top of the burger, you put them in the bowl.

THIS IS AN EASY RECIPE WITH LOW PREP TIME.

Did I mention that these burger bowls are really easy to make??  If you buy the right ingredients, this low carb recipe requires minimal prep time and only 30 minutes or so of cook time.  

All in all, these are a great alternative to traditional burgers.  Low carb burger bowls are a great option for a keto diet with minimal net carbs depending on what you pack on top of them.  

If you’re looking for other low carb options, try my cheesy low carb meatloaf.

Or if you’re not afraid of a few carbs, my easy cheesy sour cream chicken is delicious.

If desserts are more your style, my 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge is easy as pie. (Ok, easier. Pie can be tricky.)

Lastly, be sure to check out my Amazon storefront for some of the best cooking supplies that I use.

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Yield: 6

Low Carb Burger Bowls

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Cheeseburgers with all of the fun and without all the carbs.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef, lean or extra lean
• 2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups cheese, shredded (whatever kind you want)
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 4 Tbs butter
• 1/4C bacon bits
• salt and pepper
• 1 onion, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce in bowl until combined. Roll into 6 balls. Use a cup to form into bowls and place on aluminum foil-lined cookie sheet or 9x13 baking dish.
3. Add 1 cup of cheese, separated into each bowl.
4. Saute mushrooms and onions in butter over medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Separate into each bowl.
5. Add remaining cheese on top of mushrooms.
6. Cover LOOSELY in foil and bake for 30 minutes of until no longer pink.
7. Add bacon bits.
8. Allow to cool slightly and enjoy.

Notes

You can really add whatever you like to this recipe. Try a fried egg on top, salsa or guacamole or ranch dressing. There's also a great burger sauce recipe above!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 bowl
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 500Total Fat: 30gCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 50g

Nutrition information is valid to the best of my knowledge but isn't always 100% accurate.

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