Paleo Beef Burger Bowls with Special Sauce

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

Paleo Beef Burger Bowls with Special Sauce

Everything you love about a classic burger is here — the juicy, well-seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, fresh tomato, and that creamy, smoky special sauce — just served over a bowl of greens instead of a bun. The 80/20 ground beef gets seared in a hot skillet until it develops a deep, caramelized crust, which is honestly better than most patties you'll flip on a grill. The special sauce is the real star: avocado oil mayo, coconut aminos, yellow mustard, and smoked paprika come together into something that tastes indulgent but is made entirely from whole, grain-free ingredients. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting where soy sauce would normally sneak in, keeping everything compliant without sacrificing that savory depth. Creamy avocado slices round out each bowl and make it feel genuinely satisfying rather than like something is missing. This recipe serves four, so it's an easy weeknight dinner that doesn't require any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. It's the kind of meal that converts skeptics — the ones who think eating this way means giving up comfort food — after just one bite.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the special sauce

⅓ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
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1 tbsp coconut aminos
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)
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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