Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Protein

• 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Seasoning Blend

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Veggies

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup sliced dill pickles
• ¼ cup sliced green onions

Toppings

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ cup burger sauce (or sugar-free burger sauce)
• Yellow mustard (optional)
• Sugar-free ketchup (optional)

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Cook until no longer pink and drain excess grease if needed.
2. In the same skillet, heat the olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
3. Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls.
4. Top each bowl with the seasoned ground beef and sautéed vegetables.
5. Add the cheddar cheese, bacon, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, dill pickles, and green onions.
6. Drizzle with burger sauce and add mustard or sugar-free ketchup if desired.
7. Serve immediately while the beef is warm.

Texas Girl Tip 💙

For the best burger flavor, let the beef develop a little crispy sear before stirring. It adds amazing texture and tastes just like the edges of a backyard grilled burger!

Approximate Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 36g
• Net Carbs: 8g
• Fat: 38g