Description
These bowls give the taste of a cheeseburger without the bun, packed with protein and low in carbs, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 cups chopped lettuce, or 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- Jalapeño slices, to taste
- 4 fried eggs
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until cooked through (8–10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the base by chopping lettuce or cooking grains/cauliflower rice as desired.
- Slice tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls: layer base, meat, toppings, and cheese. Drizzle with sauce.
- Optional: Top with fried egg, bacon, or avocado for extra protein and flavor.
Notes
Use 90% lean meat to keep fat low. Keep crunchy toppings separate until you eat. For best texture, cook eggs fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bowl, low carb, meal prep, high protein, quick lunch