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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low-Carb

Description

Skillet-cooked bowls of browned ground beef with creamy burger sauce, topped with fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 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
  • 4 fried eggs
  • ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the meat in a skillet over medium heat, browning the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat by tilting the skillet and removing visible fat.
  3. Prepare the base by chopping the lettuce or cooking grains as desired.
  4. Prep toppings: slice cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion.
  5. Make the sauce by whisking Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Assemble bowls by layering the base, hot meat, toppings, and shredded cheese, drizzling with sauce.
  7. Top with fried egg, bacon, or avocado for extra protein and richness if desired.

Notes

Store components separately in airtight containers for 3 to 4 days. Reheat meat in a skillet to preserve texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 320mg