Description
A nourishing twist on the classic cheeseburger, this high-protein bowl combines savory ground beef or turkey with vibrant greens and colorful toppings, making it a perfect meal prep solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, 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
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat your skillet over medium heat, adding the ground beef or turkey. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until browned, about 8–10 minutes.
- Prepare the Base: While the meat cooks, chop the lettuce or prepare your choice of grains.
- Prep the Toppings: Slice cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and red onion.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer your base with the meat, followed by toppings: tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese. Drizzle with the sauce.
- Optional Finish: Top with fried egg, bacon, or avocado slices.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing each component separately and store them. Customize toppings to suit your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 250mg