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High Protein Cheeseburger Bowls - A Satisfying, Low-Carb Twist

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the beef: 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (90–93% lean)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional but great)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • For the bowls: 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar or regular sharp cheddar
  • 1 large avocado, diced (optional)
  • For the sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp pickle juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Optional add-ins: Cooked bacon crumbles
  • Sesame seeds
  • Steamed or roasted potatoes or rice for extra carbs
  • Hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste. Chill while you prep everything else.
  2. Season the beef: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the beef and break it into small crumbles. Cook 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. If needed, drain excess fat.
  4. Optional melt: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the hot beef, cover the pan for 1 minute to soften the cheese. Or keep cheese separate for topping.
  5. Prep the veg: Chop lettuce, halve tomatoes, slice red onion, and dice pickles and avocado if using.
  6. Assemble bowls: Divide lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with beef, tomatoes, onion, pickles, cheese, and avocado.
  7. Dress and finish: Drizzle the sauce over each bowl. Add sesame seeds or bacon if you like. Taste and add a pinch of salt, extra pickle juice, or hot sauce to finish.