Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Beef Burger Bowls with Special Sauce

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Beef Burger Bowls with Special Sauce

Crisp romaine forms the base for this hearty bowl, layered with juicy diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crunchy dill pickles, and creamy avocado for a mix of fresh, vibrant textures. The beef is seared hot and fast until deeply browned and broken into rustic, craggy pieces, seasoned simply with garlic, onion, and smoked paprika. What really makes it sing is the special sauce — a tangy, smoky blend of avocado oil mayonnaise, coconut aminos, mustard, and apple cider vinegar drizzled generously over the top. A scatter of toasted sesame seeds adds a final bit of crunch before serving. It's a satisfying, vegetable-forward bowl built around whole ingredients, and it fits comfortably into a Mediterranean-style way of eating. Serve it right away while the beef is warm and the veggies are crisp for the best contrast of flavors and textures.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the special sauce

⅓ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
Sir Kensington's Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, 12 fl oz
Hellmann's Purely 100% Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
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1 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
salt and pepper, to taste

For the beef

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp avocado oil

For the bowls

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup dill pickle slices
1 large avocado, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil mayonnaise, coconut aminos, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the spices are evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the meat.

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