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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

Delicious low-carb bowls with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, cheese, and tangy burger sauce delivering 30g protein per serving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean, or ground turkey
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder divided
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt for sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving bowls or meal prep containers

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and season immediately with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  2. Cook beef for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor.
  3. While meat cooks, prepare the sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, remaining garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. Chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces and divide among four serving bowls, about 1 cup per bowl.
  5. Prepare toppings: halve cherry tomatoes, slice pickles and red onion paper-thin, and measure out cheese.
  6. Let cooked beef rest for 2-3 minutes off heat to retain juiciness and prevent wilting the lettuce.
  7. Assemble bowls: start with lettuce base, add about 4 ounces of seasoned beef, then layer tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese.
  8. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of sauce over each bowl. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
  9. Optional: Top with fried egg, crispy bacon, or sliced avocado for additional protein and flavor.

Notes

For meal prep: Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat beef gently before assembling. Sauce stays fresh for 5 days refrigerated. Can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option. Add cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice for different base options.
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