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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

Delicious and filling low-carb bowls packed with high-quality protein, perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheeseburger Bowls
  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey) Use lean beef or turkey for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce Creates the bowl base.
  • 1 medium tomato, diced For topping.
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle chips For topping.
  • 0.25 cup diced red onion For topping.
For the Tangy Burger Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise Can use a low-fat version.
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (use low-sugar if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

Prepare the Burger Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
Cook the Beef
  1. Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook until fully browned.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
Melt the Cheese
  1. Reduce the heat to low.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked beef and stir gently until the cheese melts into the meat mixture.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Divide the shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls.
  2. Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce in each bowl.
  3. Distribute the diced tomato, pickle chips, and red onion evenly over the beef in each bowl.
  4. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Tangy Burger Sauce over the top of each cheeseburger bowl. Serve immediately for dinner or cool completely before sealing for meal prep.

Notes

Store leftover cheeseburger bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For meal prep, keep components separate until ready to eat to keep lettuce fresh.