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Keto Greek Style Hamburger Bowl - Fresh, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor and moisture)
  • Olive oil (extra virgin for dressing and finishing)
  • Garlic (fresh, minced)
  • Dried oregano (or Greek seasoning blend)
  • Ground cumin (optional, for warmth)
  • Smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • Lemon (zest and juice)
  • Mixed greens (romaine, spring mix, or baby spinach)
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved; optional if strict keto)
  • English cucumber (diced)
  • Red onion (thinly sliced)
  • Kalamata olives (pitted, halved)
  • Feta cheese (crumbled)
  • Fresh dill (or parsley, chopped)
  • Avocado (sliced; adds healthy fats)
  • Tzatziki (store-bought low-carb or homemade; see below)
  • Greek yogurt (full-fat, unsweetened)
  • Grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Fresh dill (chopped)
  • Lemon juice and a little zest
  • Olive oil, salt, and pepper

Method
 

  1. Make the tzatziki. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning. Chill to let flavors blend.
  2. Season the beef. In a small dish, mix salt, pepper, dried oregano, paprika, and cumin (if using). Sprinkle over the ground beef and gently fold to distribute the spices without overworking the meat.
  3. Cook the beef. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add a little olive oil if your beef is very lean. Crumble in the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned with crispy edges, about 6–8 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute. Finish with lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice. Remove from heat.
  4. Prep the veggies. While the beef cooks, chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, pit and halve olives, and crumble feta. Slice avocado just before serving.
  5. Build the base. Add mixed greens to bowls. Drizzle with a little olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly so the greens are seasoned.
  6. Assemble the bowls. Top greens with a generous scoop of the browned beef. Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and avocado around the bowl. Sprinkle with feta and fresh dill.
  7. Finish with tzatziki. Spoon tzatziki over the beef or serve on the side. Add an extra drizzle of olive oil and a crack of black pepper if you like.
  8. Serve. Enjoy right away while the beef is warm and the greens are crisp.