Description
These high-protein cheeseburger bowls transform the classic cheeseburger into a nutritious, low-carb meal that’s perfect for meal prep and tailored to fit your health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and drain excess fat if necessary.
- Chop your lettuce or cook your grains according to package instructions.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion. Gather any additional toppings like jalapeños or fried eggs.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Assemble bowls: Start with your base, layer the cooked meat on top, followed by toppings and sprinkle cheese as desired. Drizzle the sauce over everything.
- Optional: For extra protein and flavor, top each bowl with a fried egg, strips of bacon, or slices of avocado.
Notes
These bowls are versatile and can be customized with different bases and toppings. Store components separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bowls, high protein, meal prep, low carb, healthy dinner