Description
Indulge in the hearty flavors of a classic cheeseburger without the carbs with our High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe. This low-carb meal prep option features seasoned ground beef or turkey, vibrant fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade burger sauce, delivering over 30 grams of protein per serving. Perfect for busy weeknights, these customizable bowls can be tailored to your taste preferences while keeping your meal healthy and satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious dinner that’s ideal for meal prep or a quick family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 4 cups chopped lettuce or 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 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, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare your base by chopping lettuce or cooking grains like quinoa according to package instructions.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion. Prepare optional toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Assemble each bowl starting with your base followed by the cooked meat and toppings. Drizzle generously with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg