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High-protein cheeseburger bowls with ground beef, veggies, and toppings

High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

Enjoy a healthier version of cheeseburgers in a customizable bowl packed with flavor and vibrant fresh ingredients.
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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: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasonings
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
Base Ingredients
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce Alternatively, use 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup sliced dill pickles
  • ½ each red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 each avocado, sliced
  • 4 strips cooked bacon
  • Jalapeño slices optional
  • 4 each fried eggs
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

Method
 

Cooking the Meat
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully cooked (about 8–10 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
Preparing the Ingredients
  1. Chop lettuce or cook your grains/cauliflower rice as desired.
  2. Slice tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons.
  3. Whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and season with salt and pepper until smooth.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. Layer your base, meat, toppings, and cheese in a bowl. Drizzle with the sauce.
  2. Optional: Add a fried egg, bacon, or avocado on top for extra flavor.

Notes

These bowls last for about 3-4 days in the fridge, stored covered in an airtight container. For freezing, it’s best to freeze the meat and toppings separately and assemble when ready.