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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

Delicious high-protein cheeseburger bowls with savory beef, fresh veggies, and a tangy yogurt-based sauce, perfect for a low-carb meal option.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Bowls

  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce Crisp lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup small tomatoes Halved
  • 4 slices dill pickles Thinly cut
  • 0.5 small red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded yellow cheese Can swap for cheddar or American
  • 1 ripe avocado Sliced
  • 4 large eggs Fried sunny-side up or to preference
  • 4 slices bacon Optional for smokiness
  • jalapeño rounds Optional for heat

For the Sauce

  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt Base for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Chop the lettuce and slice the tomatoes, pickles, and red onion.
  • In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.

Cooking the Meat

  • Season the ground meat with salt, black pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
  • Brown the meat in a skillet over medium-high heat until caramelized. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if required.

Assembling the Bowls

  • Place a hearty handful of lettuce in each bowl.
  • Scatter tomatoes, pickles, and red onion over the lettuce.
  • Spoon warm cooked meat over the veggies.
  • Layer shredded cheese on top to allow it to soften.
  • Add slices of avocado and the fried egg on top.
  • Crumble bacon over the bowls if using, and add jalapeños for heat.

Notes

Don't overdress the lettuce; start with a couple tablespoons of sauce per bowl. For meal prep, keep components separate until ready to eat. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to four days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef, healthy, High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls, low-carb, quick meals
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