Description
Enjoy the deliciousness of cheeseburgers without the carbs with our High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe! This low-carb meal prep option features seasoned ground beef or turkey, fresh veggies, and a creamy burger sauce, all packed into a customizable bowl. Each serving delivers over 30 grams of protein, making it perfect for those on keto, paleo, or high-protein diets. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls are quick to prepare and can be tailored with your favorite toppings like avocado, bacon, or jalapeños. Experience the classic flavors of a cheeseburger while keeping your meals healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- 4 cups chopped lettuce or 2 cups cooked quinoa/brown rice/cauliflower rice
- Cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, red onion, shredded cheese
- 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
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare your base: chop lettuce or cook grains/rice as desired.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion for toppings.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with your base first; layer with cooked meat and toppings; drizzle generously with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg