Description
High-protein cheeseburger bowls packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, cheese, and a tangy burger sauce—perfect for low-carb meal prep or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- Protein:
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Base Options:
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- OR 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional Add-Ons:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- Jalapeño slices
- 4 fried eggs
- Sauce:
- 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
1. Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until cooked through (8–10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
2. Prepare the base: Chop lettuce or cook grains or cauliflower rice as desired.
3. Prep toppings: Slice tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons.
4. Make the sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Assemble bowls: Layer base, meat, toppings, and cheese. Drizzle with sauce.
6. Optional finish: Top with fried egg, bacon, or avocado for extra protein and flavor.
Notes
Customize freely: Swap beef for turkey or chicken, use quinoa for added fiber, or go bunless with lettuce.
Make it vegan: Use lentil-walnut “meat,” dairy-free cheese, and plant-based sauce.
Southwest twist: Add black beans, corn, and chipotle mayo.
Breakfast version: Top with hash browns and a fried egg.
Storage: Keep components separate for up to 4 days. Reheat meat gently and add sauce fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg