Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
½ large yellow onion, finely diced
1½ tsp brown sugar
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp garlic powder
1 lb ground beef (80–85% lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For serving: roasted potatoes or French fries, sliced tomatoes, romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add diced onion and brown sugar; cook 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until golden and soft. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the aioli: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and caramelized onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate.
- Cook the beef: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer romaine lettuce in bowls, then top with beef, roasted potatoes or fries, and sliced tomatoes. Drizzle or dollop with caramelized onion aioli.
- Serve: Garnish with extra onions or herbs if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Cook onions low and slow for best caramelization.
Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
Make the aioli a day ahead for deeper flavor.
Swap fries for sweet potatoes or cauliflower bites for variation.
Serve in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg