Description
This High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls recipe offers a tasty and nutritious way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger without the bun. Featuring lean ground beef or turkey cooked with traditional seasonings, fresh veggies or grains as the base, and topped with cheese, avocado, bacon, and a creamy tangy sauce made from Greek yogurt, mustard, and ketchup. Perfect for a quick, satisfying, protein-packed meal that’s low in carbs and customizable to your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- 4 fried eggs
Vegetables and Base
- 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 avocado, sliced
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
Seasoning Spices
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
Sauce
- 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
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef or turkey. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir regularly and cook until the meat is fully cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare the base: Chop the lettuce if using as your bowl base or cook your choice of quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice according to package instructions. This forms the foundation of your bowl.
- Prep toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion thinly. Prepare any optional toppings like jalapeño slices or avocado to your liking.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble bowls: Start by layering your base (lettuce or grains) in each bowl. Then add the cooked ground meat evenly on top. Add the sliced toppings: tomatoes, pickles, onion, and jalapeños if using. Sprinkle shredded cheddar or American cheese over everything. Drizzle the prepared sauce generously on top.
- Optional finish: To add extra protein and flavor, top each bowl with a fried egg, cooked bacon strips, and slices of fresh avocado.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey as a lower-fat alternative to beef.
- Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb base option.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to your taste preference.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and bacon, and add more veggies or plant-based protein.
- Frying eggs over medium heat with a little oil or butter gives the best texture for topping bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: high-protein, cheeseburger bowls, low carb, lean beef, turkey, healthy recipe, quick dinner, Greek yogurt sauce
