Description
Enjoy the indulgence of a cheeseburger in a bowl packed with protein and fresh ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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, but recommended)
- Jalapeño slices (for heat)
- 4 fried eggs (for richness)
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp paprika
- Additional salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir occasionally until fully cooked (about 8–10 minutes). Drain excess fat before setting aside.
- Prepare the base: If using lettuce, chop it to your desired size; if cooking grains or cauliflower rice, prepare according to package instructions.
- Prep toppings: While the meat is cooking, slice the cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion. Gather any optional add-ons like jalapeños and bacon.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and season with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer your bowl starting with the lettuce or grains as the base. Top with the cooked meat, sliced veggies, and cheese. Drizzle with your prepared sauce.
- Optional finish: For an extra protein boost, top each bowl with a fried egg, crispy bacon, and avocado slices.
Notes
These bowls are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored separately in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bowls, high-protein meals, meal prep