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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

A simple, high-protein cheeseburger bowl packed with flavor, perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 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
  • Jalapeño slices
  • 4 fried eggs
  • 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

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until cooked through (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  2. Chop lettuce or cook grains/cauliflower rice as desired for your base.
  3. Slice tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional toppings.
  4. Whisk Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the sauce.
  5. Layer the base, cooked meat, toppings, and cheese in bowls.
  6. Drizzle with the sauce and top with fried egg, bacon, or avocado if desired.

Notes

Serve warm or cold. Store bowls in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat meat and grains before adding cold toppings for warm bowls.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low-Carb, High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: cheeseburger bowl, meal prep, high protein, low carb, quick dinner, healthy recipes