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High-protein cheeseburger bowls with ground beef and burger sauce

High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

A delicious, guilt-free cheeseburger bowl packed with protein and flavor, perfect for meal prep and low-carb diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheeseburger Bowl
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean) You can use either ground beef or turkey.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice Choose your preferred base.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
For the Burger Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef or turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until browned.
  2. In a large bowl, layer the lettuce, quinoa or rice, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion.
  3. Divide the cooked meat evenly among the bowls, and top with shredded cheese.
  4. Add avocado slices on top and spoon over your homemade burger sauce (mix Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, paprika, and seasonings).
  5. Serve fresh or refrigerate for meal prep.

Notes

For best flavor, let the cooked meat rest for a few minutes before assembling. Can also be made vegan with black beans or lentils.