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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl: Low-Carb Meal Prep Favorite

A close-up view of a healthy cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and special sauce over lettuce.
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Create a satisfying, deconstructed cheeseburger in a bowl. This recipe uses seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a homemade tangy sauce, making it a perfect low-carb or keto weeknight dinner and an excellent choice for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce:
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup (use low-sugar if strictly keto)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangy Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the ground beef. Break the meat apart with a spoon.
  3. Season the Beef: Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder over the beef. 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 shredded lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. This forms your base for the low-carb burger bowl.
  5. Layer Ingredients: Top the lettuce in each bowl with one-fourth of the cooked ground beef mixture.
  6. Add Toppings: Distribute the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, and pickle slices evenly over the beef in the four bowls.
  7. Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the warm beef in each bowl. Let it sit for 1 minute to soften slightly.
  8. Serve: Drizzle the homemade tangy burger sauce generously over the top of each cheeseburger bowl. Serve immediately for a quick dinner, or cool completely before sealing for meal prep containers.

Notes

  • For a Keto Cheeseburger Bowl, skip any ingredients with added sugar in the sauce, like standard ketchup.
  • You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter option.
  • For meal prep, store the sauce separately and add it just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • Add crispy bacon bits or sliced avocado for extra flavor and healthy fat content.

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