Description
High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls are a low-carb, meal-prep-friendly dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy burger-style sauce.
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
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8–10 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Prepare the base: Chop lettuce for a low-carb option or cook quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Prep toppings: Slice tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Add base to bowls, top with cooked meat, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese.
- Drizzle with sauce and add optional toppings like avocado, bacon, or a fried egg.
Notes
- Use lettuce or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Perfect for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Swap ground turkey for a leaner protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Meal Prep
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American