Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning blend (or salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup low-carb mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sugar-free relish
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spatula. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat and stir in the steak seasoning blend.
- Step 2: While the beef is cooking, prepare the low-carb burger sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar-free relish, and yellow mustard until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Step 3: After seasoning the beef, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it is fully melted and incorporated into the beef mixture, creating a cheesy, savory coating.
- Step 4: Prepare four to six meal prep containers by dividing the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among them, forming the base of the bowl.
- Step 5: Divide the cheesy ground beef mixture and the diced dill pickles evenly among the prepped containers. Store the containers chilled, and drizzle the prepared burger sauce generously over the top of each bowl just before serving.
Notes
- To maintain maximum crispness, ensure the cheesy beef is completely cooled before sealing your meal prep containers, and always keep the burger sauce separate until the moment you eat.
- For the best texture, only microwave the cheesy ground beef filling until heated through, then immediately combine it with the cold lettuce and pickles for a satisfying contrast.
- Elevate your bowl right before serving with a sprinkle of crispy fried onions or a few dashes of your favorite mild hot sauce for an authentic diner kick.
- Don't skimp on flavor—for the deepest, richest cheeseburger taste, use freshly shredded sharp cheddar rather than pre-shredded cheese, as it melts significantly smoother into the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American