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Lunch
Lettuce Wrap Burger Bowl
Deconstructed burger with seasoned beef, cheese, pickles, and sauce over greens — about 4g net carbs, ideal for insulin resistance lunches.
Strict ketoInsulin resistance
- Net carbs
- ~4g
- Servings
- 2
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
- 10 min
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 4 cups romaine or butter lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, diced
- 2 oz cheddar, shredded
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup or mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (check carbs)
- Salt, pepper, and onion powder
Instructions
- Brown beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in Worcestershire; remove from heat.
- Divide lettuce between bowls. Top with warm beef, tomatoes, pickles, and cheese.
- Mix mayo and ketchup/mustard; drizzle over bowls and toss lightly.
Tips
Use our net carb calculator on condiments — “sugar-free” labels still vary by brand.
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Net carb and nutrition values are estimates for Metabolic Low Carb Calculator — not medical advice. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com