Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cheeseburger without the carbs with these High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls! This satisfying meal prep recipe combines seasoned ground beef or turkey with fresh veggies and a creamy burger sauce, delivering over 30 grams of protein per serving. Perfect for busy weeknights or healthy lunches, these customizable bowls can be made in just 30 minutes. Enjoy all the nostalgic tastes of a cheeseburger while keeping your diet on track!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- 4 cups chopped lettuce (or 2 cups cooked quinoa/brown rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 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
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned (8–10 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess fat.
- While the meat cooks, prepare your base by chopping lettuce or cooking grains.
- Slice toppings: cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, spices, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
- Assemble each bowl starting with the base layer followed by meat and toppings. Drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg