Description

Gluten Free Loaded Burger Bowls are a bold, bunless twist on classic burgers made with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, fresh veggies, and a creamy dairy-free burger sauce. This easy, customizable meal is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for low-carb, Whole30, or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp mustard
4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup dill pickle slices
1 avocado, diced

Dairy-Free Burger Sauce

¼ cup dairy-free mayonnaise (avocado mayo recommended)
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp pickle juice

Instructions

Cook beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess grease if needed.
Season: Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and mustard. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Prep toppings: Chop lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and prepare pickles.
Make sauce: In a small bowl, mix dairy-free mayo, ketchup, and pickle juice until smooth.
Assemble bowls: Add lettuce to bowls, top with seasoned beef, then tomatoes, onion, pickles, and avocado.
Finish: Drizzle with dairy-free burger sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Meal prep: Store beef, veggies, and sauce separately for best texture.
Keto option: Skip ketchup and tomatoes; add extra avocado.
Whole30: Use compliant ketchup and mustard.
Protein swaps: Ground turkey or chicken work well.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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