Description
A delightful mix of flavors and textures, this High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl combines juicy ground beef with fresh vegetables and creamy toppings for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 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 (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 your ground meat, seasoning it generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir continuously until the meat is cooked through, approximately 8–10 minutes. Afterward, drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the base: While your meat cooks, chop your lettuce into bite-sized pieces. If you prefer grains, cook them according to their package instructions.
- Prep the toppings: Slice your cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion. Prepare any optional toppings, like cooked bacon or spicy jalapeños.
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together low-fat Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- Assemble bowls: Start layering your creation! Begin with your base of lettuce or grains, followed by a generous serving of cooked meat. Then, top with sliced tomatoes, pickles, red onion, cheese, and any add-ons like bacon or avocado.
- Optional finish: For an extra protein boost, add a fried egg on top.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep, store components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bowl, high-protein, meal prep, healthy dinner, low-carb