Low-Carb Burger in a Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 lb lean ground beef
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp onion powder
05 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
06 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Burger Sauce

07 - 4 tbsp sour cream
08 - 4 tbsp ketchup
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
12 - 1/2 tsp maple syrup
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Veggies

14 - 1 avocado, sliced
15 - 1/2 red onion, sliced
16 - 2 large pickles, sliced
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

# Instructions:

01 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the pan and remove from heat.
02 - In a small bowl, combine all the burger sauce ingredients: sour cream, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed and smooth.
03 - Divide the chopped romaine lettuce among four bowls, creating a base layer. Top each with an equal portion of the seasoned ground beef.
04 - Arrange sliced avocado, red onion, pickles, and halved cherry tomatoes over the beef in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with the prepared burger sauce. Add a final sprinkle of salt and black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce to the burger sauce or include some diced jalapeños in your toppings.
02 - This meal is naturally gluten-free, but double-check your soy sauce to ensure it's gluten-free if needed.
03 - For meal prep, store the sauce separately and add just before eating to keep the vegetables crisp.