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Burger Bowls with Caramelized Onion Aioli

All the flavor of a cheeseburger in a bowl 🍔🥗 — seasoned ground meat, fresh veggies, shredded cheese, and a rich caramelized onion aioli. Perfect for low-carb, keto, or gluten-free meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Bowl Base
  • 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup pickles sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
Caramelized Onion Aioli
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook ground meat in a skillet over medium heat with salt, pepper, and paprika until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in the skillet. Cook onions slowly for 10–15 minutes until caramelized. Remove and cool slightly.
  3. Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in caramelized onions.
  4. Assemble bowls with shredded lettuce, cooked meat, cherry tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheese, and a generous drizzle of caramelized onion aioli.
  5. Serve immediately. Optional: top with a fried or poached egg.

Notes

Store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble just before serving. Cooked meat can be frozen for up to 1 month; aioli should be used fresh.