Description
Burger Bowls with Caramelized Onion Aioli are a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional burgers, featuring savory ground beef, fresh greens, and a rich, homemade caramelized onion aioli that adds a delicious depth of flavor without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced pickles
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
Caramelized Onion Aioli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramelized Onion Aioli: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook slowly for 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Allow the onions to cool slightly.
- Mix the Aioli: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve to let the flavors meld.
- Form and Season the Burger: Shape the ground beef into 4 small patties or crumble it for a bowl-style topping. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Cook the Burger: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes on each side until fully cooked through, or cook the crumbled beef until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Burger Bowls: Divide the chopped greens evenly among 4 bowls as the base. Top each with cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced pickles, avocado slices, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add the Cooked Beef: Place the cooked patties or crumbled beef over the assembled vegetables in each bowl.
- Drizzle with Aioli and Serve: Spoon the caramelized onion aioli over the beef and veggies. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- The caramelized onion aioli can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
- For extra texture, consider adding toasted nuts or seeds to the bowl.
- Adjust seasoning of the aioli to taste, adding more lemon juice or mustard if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
