Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of a cheeseburger in a low-carb format with these High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls, perfect for meal prep and customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- 4 cups chopped lettuce, or 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- 4 fried eggs (optional)
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat, seasoning it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until cooked through, about 8–10 minutes, and drain any excess fat.
- Chop the lettuce or cook quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion, along with any optional toppings you’d like to add.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In individual bowls, layer your base of lettuce or grains, followed by the cooked meat. Add your preferred toppings and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Drizzle generously with the sauce.
- Optionally top each bowl with a fried egg, bacon strips, or sliced avocado. Enjoy!
Notes
Use quality meat and customize your toppings. Keep the sauce in a separate container if preparing ahead to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg