High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls: Your New Favorite Healthy Meal
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 450kcal
Delicious High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls that soothe cravings without guilt, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Meat
- 1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey Ground chicken can also be used, adjust cooking time.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with other oils like avocado oil.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or use 1 clove fresh minced garlic.
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Or about ¼ of a fresh onion.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Base
- 2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice Substitute with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Or use diced bell peppers.
- 2 cups Shredded Lettuce or Spinach Any leafy greens can be used.
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella) Use non-dairy cheese for a dairy-free option.
- ½ cup Red Onion Green onions can be a milder substitute.
- ½ cup Pickles Sliced jalapeños can be an exciting alternative.
- ¼ cup Ketchup Swap for BBQ sauce to switch things up.
- ¼ cup Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Relish
- 1 medium Avocado Optional; can be replaced with guacamole.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Use cilantro or scallions for a different flavor.
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Pour olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat, allowing it to warm up.
- Brown Meat: Add ground beef or turkey, break it into small pieces, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season Meat: Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Prepare Base: Scoop cooked quinoa or brown rice into bowls as a hearty foundation.
- Layer Meat: Layer the seasoned meat mixture on top of the quinoa or rice.
- Add Toppings: Distribute cherry tomatoes, lettuce or spinach, cheese, red onion, and pickles evenly across bowls.
- Drizzle Sauces: Drizzle ketchup, mustard, and relish on each bowl.
- Garnish and Serve: Add diced avocado if desired and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To avoid sogginess, keep wet ingredients separate from grains and greens when meal prepping. Ground chicken can dry out quickly; watch the cook time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg