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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

Enjoy a healthy and delicious twist on a classic cheeseburger with these high-protein bowls. Packed with flavor and customizable to your liking, they're perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey 90% lean
Seasoning
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
Base
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce
Alternative Base
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 4 strips cooked turkey bacon
  • Jalapeño slices
  • 4 fried eggs
Sauce
  • 0.5 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the meat: Brown ground meat with seasonings. Drain fat.
  2. Prepare the base: Chop lettuce or cook grains/cauliflower rice.
  3. Prep toppings: Slice tomatoes, pickles, onion, and add-ons.
  4. Make the sauce: Whisk yogurt, mustard, ketchup, and spices.
  5. Assemble bowls: Layer base, meat, toppings, and cheese. Drizzle with sauce.
  6. Optional finish: Top with egg, bacon, or avocado.

Notes

Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings and adjust the sauce to your taste!