Description
A delightful twist on your classic burger, served in a healthy, low-carb format perfect for meal prepping.
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 grains (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
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- While the meat is cooking, chop your lettuce or prepare your grains/cauliflower rice according to your preference.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, red onion, and any optional toppings you desire.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and additional salt and pepper until smooth.
- Layer your base in a bowl, followed by the cooked meat, fresh toppings, and a generous sprinkle of cheese. Drizzle with the sauce.
- Optionally, top with fried eggs, bacon strips, or sliced avocado for added protein.
Notes
Consider serving with crispy baked sweet potato fries or a tangy coleslaw to balance the flavors. Store components in airtight containers for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bowl, high-protein, meal prep, low-carb, family-friendly