Description
A high-protein, flavorful cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef or turkey, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt-based sauce. Perfect for a nutritious, low-carb meal that combines the classic cheeseburger taste in a healthy bowl format.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- 4 fried eggs
Vegetables and Base
- 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 avocado, sliced
- Jalapeño slices (optional, to taste)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
Seasonings for Meat
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Onion powder (to taste)
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
Instructions
- Cook the meat: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef or turkey. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and fully cooked, about 8–10 minutes. Drain any excess fat before removing from heat.
- Prepare the base: While the meat cooks, chop the lettuce or prepare your chosen base such as cooking quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice as preferred.
- Prep toppings: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the dill pickles and red onion, and slice the avocado. Have any optional add-ons like jalapeño slices ready.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble bowls: Divide the prepared base among bowls. Layer evenly with the cooked ground meat, chopped vegetables, and shredded cheese. Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously over the top.
- Optional finish: For added protein and flavor, top each bowl with a fried egg, cooked bacon strips, and sliced avocado. Add jalapeño slices if desired for a spicy kick.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground meat with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly base.
- Leftover cooked meat or grains can be stored separately and assembled later.
- The sauce can be adjusted to taste by varying mustard or ketchup quantities.
- For a dairy-free version, omit cheese and use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: high-protein, cheeseburger bowl, ground beef recipe, healthy cheeseburger, low-carb, quick dinner, skillet recipe
