Low-Carb Burger Bowls
If you’ve been craving a juicy burger but want to skip the refined carbs and calorie-laden fillings, this recipe is for you! These healthy Low-Carb Burger Bowls pack all the classic burger flavours you love – just in a lighter way!
They’re healthy enough to make on repeat – and unlike takeaway burgers, you can feel amazing enjoying these any night of the week (and bank those guilt-free takeaway nights for another day!).
Each bowl delivers:
30 g of protein to keep you full and satisfied
10 g of fibre to support your digestion and gut health
Only 13 g of net carbs
… that’s roughly one-third of the carbs of a regular burger and way more fibre, to keep your gut happy and your energy stable.
You’ll also get plenty of healthy, anti-inflammatory fats from the avocado and olive oil, plus a rainbow of fresh veggies for antioxidants and gut-loving goodness!
The creamy, tangy burger sauce ties it all together perfectly – without any added sugar or artificial ingredients like regular burgers.
The best part? These bowls are so quick to make and a total crowd-pleaser – perfect for a family meal where everyone can build their own bowl!
Low-Carb Burger Bowls
Serves: 2
Cooking time: 25 min
Macros / serve:
Calories: 438 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 28 g
Net carbs: 13 g
Fibre: 10 g
Ingredients:
1 tsp olive oil
250 g beef mince, lean (10% fat)*
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
½ medium iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 large tomato, sliced
½ Lebanese cucumber, sliced into half moons
1 medium avocado, diced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup pickles, thinly sliced
For the Burger Sauce:
2 tbsp coconut yoghurt*
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp tomato sauce, sugar free*
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp granulated monk fruit or sweetener of choice
½ tsp smoked paprika
Method:
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince, onion powder, 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder, season with salt and the pepper. Cook until nicely browned all over, breaking up the meat with a wooden spatula and only stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the burger sauce ingredients until smooth.
To assemble, divide the lettuce among two serving bowls. Top with the mince, tomato, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and pickles. Drizzle over the burger sauce and serve immediately.
Bec’s Tips:
If you want to use extra lean 5% beef mince feel free to use that. It will lower the calories slightly!
If you tolerate dairy, feel free to swap the coconut yoghurt to plain Greek yoghurt.
Mingle make a great sugar-free tomato sauce.
To make this a family meal, double the beef mixture and form into patties to make regular burgers in a bun for the rest of the family!
Feel free to add grated mozzarella cheese to make these bowls even tastier!
I hope you love this recipe! It really is the ultimate feel-good, balanced meal that proves you truly can still enjoy your favourite comfort foods AND stay on track with your weight balance and gut health journey!
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