High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls
A delicious and healthy bowl filled with high-protein ingredients, perfect for meal prep and customizable to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt and pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 4 cups chopped lettuce, or 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- 4 fried eggs (optional)
- 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
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the base: Chop the lettuce or cook grains or cauliflower rice as desired.
- Prep toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion, and gather any optional add-ons.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Layer the base with the cooked meat, toppings, and cheese. Drizzle with the sauce.
- Optional finish: For extra protein and flavor, top with a fried egg, bacon, or avocado.
Notes
Serve warm with extra sauce on the side. This dish is great for dinner or a filling lunch. Store leftovers in airtight containers; keep components separate if possible.