Description
A nutritious take on the classic cheeseburger, these bowls are high in protein and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ 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 (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- 4 fried eggs (optional)
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring continuously until cooked through (about 8–10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- While the meat cooks, chop the lettuce or prepare the quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion, and gather any additional toppings.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the sauce.
- In each bowl, layer the base of lettuce or grains, followed by the cooked meat, toppings, and a sprinkle of cheese. Drizzle with burger sauce.
- Optionally, top with a fried egg, crispy bacon, or sliced avocado for extra protein.
Notes
These bowls are versatile and perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bowls, high-protein meal prep, low-carb recipe