Description
These Smashburger Bowls are a deconstructed take on a classic cheeseburger, featuring savory smashed beef patties, fresh veggies, cheddar cheese, pickles, avocado, and a creamy Smash Sauce drizzle. A delicious low-carb and gluten-free option for burger lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the bowls:
- 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles (sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Smash Sauce (see below)
For the Smash Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 balls and smash them into thin patties seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet until browned.
- Make the Smash Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheddar, pickles, avocado, and beef patties in bowls. Drizzle with Smash Sauce and serve.
Notes
- You can make these bowls low-carb or keto-friendly by omitting ketchup or using sugar-free alternatives in the sauce.
- For added crunch, consider topping with crispy onions or crushed low-carb chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
