Description
A nutritious twist on classic burgers, these high-protein cheeseburger bowls combine lean ground beef or turkey with vibrant veggies and a homemade burger sauce for a satisfying low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- 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 (optional)
- 4 fried eggs (optional)
- 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
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- If using grains, cook quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice according to package instructions while the meat cooks. If using lettuce, chop it and set aside.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and any optional add-ins.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the burger sauce.
- Assemble the bowls: start with the base of chopped lettuce or grains, layer on the seasoned meat, and top with tomatoes, pickles, onion, cheese, and any other desired toppings.
- Drizzle the sauce over the assembled bowls and add optional fried egg, bacon, or avocado.
Notes
For vegetarian options, substitute the meat with lentils or black beans. Store components separately for optimal freshness when meal prepping.
