High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls
A delicious and healthy low-carb take on cheeseburger bowls, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
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 garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring until thoroughly cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the base: While the meat is cooking, chop the lettuce or prepare your chosen grain (quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice).
- Prep the toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion, along with any optional add-ons you like.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the bowls: Start layering your bowls! Begin with your base (lettuce or grain), then add the cooked meat, your choice of toppings, and finally, a sprinkle of cheese. Drizzle with the homemade sauce.
- Optional finish: For extra protein and flavor, you can top your bowls with a fried egg, crispy bacon, or sliced avocado.
Notes
Storing leftovers in airtight containers can keep them fresh for up to three days.