Description
Enjoy classic cheeseburger flavors in a healthy, low-carb bowl with super nutritious toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ 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 (optional)
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the meat: 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 any excess fat.
- Prepare the base: Chop the lettuce or cook your choice of grains (quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice) as desired.
- Prep toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and any optional toppings you desire.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Layer your chosen base with the cooked meat, fresh toppings, and cheese. Drizzle with the prepared sauce.
- Optional finish: For extra protein and flavor, top with fried eggs, bacon, or slices of avocado.
Notes
For a quicker option, use pre-cooked quinoa or ready-to-eat cauliflower rice. Adjust seasoning to taste for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheeseburger bowls, low-carb meal prep, high-protein recipes, ground beef, healthy dinner
