Keto Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Bowl Recipe
This Keto Garlic Butter Cheeseburger Bowl brings all the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a satisfying low-carb meal. Juicy garlic butter ground beef, melted cheddar, crunchy pickles, fresh vegetables, and creamy homemade burger sauce make every bite flavorful. With approximately 5 g net carbohydrates per serving, it's a convenient option for keto lunches and dinners. Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Beef
- 680 g 1½ lb 85/15 ground beef
- 28 g 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
Bowl Toppings
- 120 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 200 g shredded iceberg lettuce
- 120 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 100 g dill pickles chopped
- 50 g red onion finely diced
Creamy Burger Sauce
- 80 g mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate.
- Wash and dry the lettuce. Shred it, halve the tomatoes, and chop the pickles and red onion.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for approximately 7–9 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving a little in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef.
- Sprinkle cheddar over the beef, cover the skillet, and cook for 1–2 minutes until melted.
- Divide shredded lettuce between four serving bowls. Add equal portions of the garlic butter beef.
- Arrange tomatoes, pickles, and red onion over the beef.
- Drizzle with the prepared burger sauce and serve immediately.