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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

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  • Author: jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-free, Low-carb

Description

Delicious and filling cheeseburger bowls perfect for low-carb diets, customizable with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Onion powder, to taste
  • 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

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until no longer pink, about 8–10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Chop the lettuce or cook quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
  3. Slice the cherry tomatoes, pickles, onion, and prepare any additional toppings.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the sauce.
  5. Layer the base of chopped lettuce or grains with the cooked meat, toppings, and sprinkle cheese on top. Drizzle with sauce.
  6. Optionally top with a fried egg, bacon, or avocado for added flavor and protein.

Notes

These bowls are great for meal prep and can be customized for personal preferences.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg