High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe – Low-Carb Meal Prep with Ground Beef
A healthy, high-protein cheeseburger bowl packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for low-carb meals or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Protein: 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean), salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Base Options: 4 cups chopped lettuce OR 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- Toppings: 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles, 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced), 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- Optional Add-Ons: 1 avocado (sliced), 4 strips cooked bacon, jalapeño slices, 4 fried eggs
- Sauce: 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for 8–10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Prepare the base: Chop lettuce for a low-carb option or cook quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Prep toppings: Slice tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Add base to bowls, top with cooked meat, tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese.
- Drizzle with sauce and add optional toppings like avocado, bacon, or a fried egg.
Notes
- Use lettuce for low-carb or rice/quinoa for a higher-carb version.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately for freshness.
- Swap beef for turkey for a leaner option.