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

A close-up of a fresh cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and a drizzle of special sauce.
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Create satisfying cheeseburger flavor without the bun. This high-protein, low-carb cheeseburger bowl recipe is quick to make and perfect for your weekly meal prep routine.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef (85/15 or leaner)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangy Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, and apple cider vinegar 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 a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Place one slice of cheddar cheese over each quarter of the cooked beef mixture in the skillet. Cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Top the lettuce with the seasoned ground beef and melted cheese mixture.
  6. Add Toppings: Arrange the sliced tomatoes, red onion, and dill pickle chips around the beef in each bowl.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the Tangy Burger Sauce generously over the top of each cheeseburger bowl. Serve immediately or cool completely before storing for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a keto cheeseburger bowl, skip adding any grains and focus on high-fat toppings like avocado or bacon.
  • You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken to adjust the protein source.
  • This recipe works well for batch cooking; store the sauce separately and assemble the bowls just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

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