High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe
This High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls recipe offers a nutritious and flavorful twist on the classic cheeseburger, combining lean ground beef or turkey with fresh veggies, cheese, and a tangy homemade sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal served in a convenient bowl format, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite burger toppings and can include a fried egg or bacon for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- 4 fried eggs
Base
- 4 cups chopped lettuce OR 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Jalapeño slices (to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
Seasonings for Meat
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Onion powder (to taste)
Sauce
- 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 beef or turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir frequently until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink, about 8–10 minutes. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Prepare the base: Choose your base by chopping fresh lettuce or cooking your preferred grain such as quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. Make sure the grains are cooked according to package instructions if you use them.
- Prep toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, and prepare the dill pickles and jalapeño slices as desired. Also, slice the avocado just before assembling to keep it fresh.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. This creamy and tangy sauce will complement the cheeseburger flavors nicely.
- Assemble bowls: Layer your chosen base into bowls, then add the cooked ground meat. Top with the prepared vegetables, shredded cheese, and drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top.
- Optional finish: For extra protein and flavor, garnish each bowl with a fried egg, strips of cooked bacon, and sliced avocado before serving.
Notes
- Using lean ground meat keeps this dish lower in fat and calories while maintaining protein content.
- Substitute turkey for beef if preferred for a lighter twist.
- Choose your base depending on your carbohydrate preference – low-carb (lettuce or cauliflower rice) or whole grains (quinoa or brown rice).
- To keep avocado fresh and prevent browning, slice just before serving and optionally toss with a little lemon juice.
- Customize toppings with jalapeño slices or omit for less spice.
- This recipe can be prepped ahead by cooking the meat and prepping toppings, then assembling bowls when ready to eat.
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