Description
These High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls are a flavorful, low-carb twist on a classic burger—perfect for meal prep or quick dinners. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, cheese, and a creamy burger-style sauce, each bowl packs over 30 grams of protein without the bun.
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
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/2 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:
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 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 until fully cooked, about 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 together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Assemble bowls: Layer the base, cooked meat, toppings, and cheese in bowls.
6. Finish and serve: Drizzle with sauce and optionally top with fried eggs, bacon, or avocado.
Notes
Customize freely by swapping beef for turkey or chicken, or using quinoa for added fiber.
For a vegan option, use lentil-walnut meat, dairy-free cheese, and plant-based sauce.
Try a Southwest twist by adding black beans, corn, and chipotle mayo.
Make it breakfast-style by adding hash browns and a fried egg.
Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat meat gently and add sauce fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg