Description
This High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl is a nutritious and satisfying meal that combines lean ground beef or turkey with fresh veggies, a flavorful yogurt-based sauce, and optional protein-packed toppings like fried eggs, bacon, and avocado. Perfect for those craving classic cheeseburger flavors without the bun, this recipe is customizable with greens or grains and offers a balanced, protein-rich bowl for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
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 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- Jalapeño slices, to taste
- 4 fried eggs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey, seasoning it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir frequently and cook until fully browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat before removing from heat.
- Prepare the base: Depending on your preference, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces or cook your choice of grains such as quinoa or brown rice, or prepare cauliflower rice, making sure it is cooked and ready to serve.
- Prep toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the dill pickles and red onion, and prepare any additional toppings like jalapeño slices. Set all aside for assembling.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble bowls: Begin by layering your chosen base at the bottom of each bowl. Top with the cooked meat, then add the sliced tomatoes, pickles, onions, and shredded cheese. Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the assembled ingredients.
- Optional finish: For added protein and flavor, top each bowl with a fried egg, cooked bacon strips, and slices of avocado as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef based on preference.
- Use lettuce for a low-carb option or grains for a more filling meal.
- The sauce can be adjusted for spice by adding hot sauce or cayenne pepper if preferred.
- Leftover bowls can be refrigerated and eaten cold or reheated without the fried egg and avocado for best texture.
- For dairy-free versions, omit cheese and substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: high-protein, cheeseburger bowl, ground beef, healthy meal, low carb, quick dinner, yogurt sauce
