High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl
A nutritious twist on a classic cheeseburger, this bowl features savory ground meat, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce, perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Protein and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean) Choose lean options for a healthier dish.
- Salt To taste.
- Pepper To taste.
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Base and Fresh Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped lettuce or 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice Base can be any preferred choice.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion Thinly sliced.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 pc avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- Jalapeño slices (optional) For added heat.
- 4 pcs fried eggs (optional) Can be added for extra protein.
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
Cooking Protein
- Heat a large skillet over medium.
- Add ground beef or turkey and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook until no pink remains, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Preparing Base and Fresh Ingredients
- Meanwhile, prepare your base: chop lettuce or cook grains.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, halve pickles, and thinly slice red onion.
- Cook bacon and fry eggs if using.
Making the Sauce
- For the sauce, whisk Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and seasoning to taste until smooth.
Assembling the Bowls
- Assemble the bowls by layering the base, topping with warm meat, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle sauce over the bowls and finish with avocado, jalapeño, bacon, or fried egg.
Notes
These bowls are highly customizable. Feel free to add more vegetables or swap ingredients based on preferences.