Description
Delightful high-protein cheeseburger bowls featuring seasoned ground meat, fresh toppings, and creamy burger sauce, all on a bed of crisp lettuce or warm quinoa. A low-carb, family-friendly meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- 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 turkey bacon
- Jalapeño slices (optional for spice)
- 4 fried eggs (optional for a protein boost)
- 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 the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the base: Chop the lettuce or, if you prefer, cook your choice of grains like quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Prep toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and any optional toppings you desire—be it jalapeños for spice or extra veggies for crunch.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble bowls: Start layering! Place your base in a bowl, followed by a hearty scoop of the cooked meat, fresh toppings, and a sprinkle of cheese. Drizzle generously with the sauce.
- Top with a fried egg, crispy turkey bacon, or creamy avocado slices for extra flavor and protein.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for meal prepping! Keep components stored separately to maintain freshness throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 250mg