Loaded Burger Bowl Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy bacon, guacamole, ground beef, and pickles drizzled with zesty special sauce for a filling bowl.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Burgers
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0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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4 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 pound (454 g) lean ground beef
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1 teaspoon avocado oil or melted refined coconut oil
→ For the Special Sauce
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1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
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1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
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2 teaspoons dried minced onion
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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0.5 cup mayonnaise
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1 pinch salt, or to taste
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2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos for Whole30
→ For the Quick Guacamole
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0.5 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about half a lemon)
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0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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2 medium avocados, pitted and peeled
→ For the Bowls
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1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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0.5 cup pickle chips, plus more if desired
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2 small heads romaine lettuce, leaves only, roughly chopped (approximately 8 to 9 cups total)
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1 cup thinly sliced red onion
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8 to 10 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
# How to Make It:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl avocado oil to coat the pan. When the oil's hot and shimmering, add the beef mixture. Stir frequently until the beef's browned and crumbled. Remove it from the heat and transfer to a bowl or plate. Set aside.
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In serving bowls, layer the chopped romaine evenly. Add a portion of the cooked ground beef on top. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cooked bacon, sautéed red onions, pickle chips, and guacamole around the beef. Just before serving, pour the special sauce generously over everything. Serve right away and keep extra sauce on the side if you like.
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In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the lean ground beef, garlic powder, and salt. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to ensure everything's mixed well. Set this aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, maple syrup or coconut aminos, dill pickle relish, dried minced onion, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then set aside until you're ready to serve.
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In a small mixing bowl, mash the avocados with the lemon juice and salt using a fork. You want it smooth but with some texture. Set aside until you need it.
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Put the skillet back on medium heat. Add the sliced red onions in a single layer. Cook them until lightly charred on one side, then flip and char the other side. Do this in batches to keep them from overcrowding. Once done, transfer the onions to a bowl or plate and set aside.
# Extra Information:
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To keep the special sauce compliant with Whole30, swap out the maple syrup for coconut aminos.
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For a different flavor, feel free to use lime juice instead of lemon juice in the guacamole.
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You can add extra toppings like sliced jalapeños or shredded cheese based on your dietary preferences.