Description
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic cheeseburger, this low-carb bowl is packed with flavor, protein, and fresh veggies, making it perfect for meal prep and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean) or turkey
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp 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 for extra protein)
- 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
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown your choice of ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until completely cooked through (about 8–10 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
- While the protein cooks, chop your lettuce or cook grains/cauliflower rice as desired.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, pickles, onion, and any optional add-ons like jalapeño.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Layer your bowls with the base, followed by the warm meat, colorful toppings, and cheese. Drizzle with the sauce.
- Optional: For extra protein and flavor, add a fried egg, bacon, or a generous slice of avocado on top.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings and bases to customize your bowl. Consider adding fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg