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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls: Quick Low-Carb Meal Prep

A close-up of an Amazing cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, special sauce, and pickle slices over lettuce.
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Make the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a bowl format. This recipe is high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef (85/15 or leaner)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • For the Quick Secret Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (use low-sugar if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the beef: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Cook the beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. This forms the base of your healthy burger bowl.
  5. Top the bowls: Spoon the cooked ground beef over the lettuce in each bowl.
  6. Add toppings: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, dill pickle chips, and diced red onion over the beef in each bowl.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the Quick Secret Sauce generously over the toppings in each cheeseburger bowl. Serve immediately, or cool and store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a keto cheeseburger bowl, skip any added sugar in the ketchup or use a keto-friendly substitute.
  • You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken for a different high protein bowl meal.
  • Prepare the sauce and cook the beef ahead of time for easy protein packed lunch ideas during the week.

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