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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

A low-carb, high-protein meal perfect for meal prep, featuring seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all in a bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce Alternately can use 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
For the protein
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
For the toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup sliced dill pickles
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 4 strips cooked bacon optional
  • 4 fried eggs optional
For the sauce
  • ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika

Method
 

Cooking the Protein
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until cooked through (8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
Preparing the Base
  1. While the meat cooks, chop the lettuce or cook grains/cauliflower rice as desired.
Slicing Toppings and Making the Sauce
  1. Slice the tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons.
  2. Whisk Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the sauce.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Layer the base, meat, toppings, and cheese in bowls.
  2. Drizzle with the sauce.
  3. Optionally, top with a fried egg, bacon, or avocado for extra protein and flavor.

Notes

Serve these bowls straight away for the best contrast of warm meat and crisp toppings. Store bases and toppings separately from the meat and sauce when possible to maintain freshness.