Description
Discover a high-protein cheeseburger bowls recipe that delivers low-carb meal prep magic, perfect for satisfying cravings without the extra carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
- 4 cups Chopped Lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Dill Pickles, sliced
- 0.5 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 4 strips Turkey Bacon, cooked
- Jalapeños (optional)
- 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt, low-fat
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Ketchup
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown your choice of ground beef or turkey, adding salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; cook for 8-10 minutes until well done and no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
- Prepare Base: Chop 4 cups of fresh lettuce or cook 2 cups of quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice according to package instructions until tender.
- Prep Toppings: Slice cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion thinly; prepare avocado and cooked turkey bacon.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Assemble Bowl: Layer the base in a bowl, top with cooked meat and prepped veggies, and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
- Final Touch: Consider topping with a fried egg or crispy turkey bacon pieces.
Notes
Store assembled bowls in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep sauce separate to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: high-protein, low-carb, cheeseburger bowls, meal prep, healthy dinner, keto