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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl

A colorful, hearty bowl filled with all your favorite cheeseburger toppings without the bun, packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder add for flavor
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder add for flavor
Base
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce or 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 4 strips cooked bacon
  • as desired jalapeño slices optional
  • 4 fried eggs optional
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Meat
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until cooked through (about 8–10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
Preparing the Base
  1. Chop lettuce or cook your desired grains or cauliflower rice.
Preparing Toppings
  1. Slice the tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons.
Making the Sauce
  1. Whisk the Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assembling Bowls
  1. Layer your base, add the cooked meat, top with toppings, and sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with your sauce.
Optional Finish
  1. Add a fried egg, bacon, or avocado for extra protein and flavor!

Notes

Consider prepping toppings in advance to save time. For a fun twist, try different grains or spiralized veggies. Don't skimp on seasoning for the best flavor.