Okay, confession time: I love a good drive-thru burger.
But most nights, I still want to feel light, energized, and good about what I’m feeding my family — and myself. That’s where this Homemade In-N-Out Protein Style Burger Bowl comes in.

It’s everything you love about the iconic West Coast burger — juicy beef, tangy sauce, grilled onions, and that lettuce wrap crunch — but turned into a clean, low-carb dinner bowl that’s just as satisfying and way easier on your body.

You can make it in under 30 minutes, and it’s totally customizable with your favorite burger toppings. It’s the best kind of comfort food: real, simple, and feel-good.

Ingredients:

For the bowls:

• 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed or lean 90/10)

• Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to season

• 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup pickles, sliced

• 1 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce

• 1 cup grilled or sautéed onions

• Optional: sliced cheese, avocado, or cooked bacon

For the “secret sauce” (clean version):

• ¼ cup avocado oil mayo or Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp ketchup (no sugar added)

• 1 tsp yellow mustard

• 1 tbsp pickle relish or chopped pickles

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• Pinch of salt and paprika

Instructions:

1. Cook the beef
   In a large skillet, brown ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Break it up as it cooks, until no longer pink and slightly crispy on the edges.

2. Grill the onions
   In a separate skillet (or the same one), sauté sliced onions in a little olive oil until golden and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes.

3. Mix the sauce
   In a small bowl, whisk together all “secret sauce” ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Assemble the bowls
   Start with a base of shredded lettuce, then top with cooked beef, grilled onions, tomatoes, pickles, and any extras like avocado or cheese.

5. Drizzle with sauce
   Spoon your homemade “In-N-Out” style sauce over the top, and dig in!

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it dairy-free: Skip the cheese or use a plant-based version.

• Meal prep it: Cook the beef and onions ahead of time, store in containers, and assemble bowls fresh.

• Want it spicy? Add jalapeños or a little hot sauce to your burger sauce.

• Serve it your way: Turn this into lettuce wraps or stuff it in a low-carb tortilla!

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Homemade In-N-Out Protein Style Burger Bowl Recipe is bold, juicy, and made with real, nourishing ingredients. It gives you all the flavor of your favorite takeout burger — without the bun, the bloat, or the drive-thru. It’s fast, fresh, and one of those clean meals that still feels like a treat.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 375

• Protein: 28g

• Carbs: 7g

• Fat: 25g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 3g