Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Craving a juicy cheeseburger without the bun? These Fully Loaded Burger Bowls are the perfect high-protein, low-carb solution. Shaped like mini meat bowls and stuffed with mushrooms, bacon, cheddar, and your favorite burger toppings, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food for keto lovers. At only 4g of net carbs per serving, you won’t miss the bun at all!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs extra lean ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2½ tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 slices cooked bacon
- Optional Toppings: BBQ sauce, diced chives, ranch, extra diced bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
- Form four large meatballs, place them on the baking sheet, and press a clean can into the center of each to shape a bowl. Remove the can and smooth out the edges.
- In a small pan, heat the butter and sauté mushrooms with a pinch of salt and pepper until tender. Set aside.
- Fill each beef bowl with shredded cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, crumbled bacon, and top with more cheddar.
- Loosely cover the tray with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until beef is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and add desired toppings like BBQ sauce, ranch, diced chives, or extra bacon.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 690
- Fats: 49 g
- Carbs: 4 g
- Proteins: 71 g
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No buns, no problem – all flavor, zero guilt
- Customizable with your favorite burger toppings
- Perfect for keto meal prep and freezer-friendly
- Great source of protein and healthy fats
Helpful Tips
- Swap in ground turkey or bison for a different protein base
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick
- For even crispier bacon, sprinkle extra bits on top after baking
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