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High Protein Low Carb

High Protein Low Carb Cheeseburger Bowls for Meal Prep


  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

Enjoy the savory goodness of a classic cheeseburger in a healthy, low-carb bowl. Packed with protein and flavor, these cheeseburger bowls are perfect for meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups chopped romaine hearts or iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free relish
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Onion powder to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, sugar-free relish, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Cook until fully browned, about 7-10 minutes, then drain excess grease.
  3. While the beef cooks, wash and dry the lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice or dice red onion, and slice dill pickles if needed.
  4. For each serving, start with a base of chopped lettuce in a meal prep container or bowl. Evenly distribute cooked ground beef over the lettuce.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the warm beef. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill pickles on top.
  6. Drizzle homemade burger sauce over all toppings. If meal prepping, store sauce separately to keep lettuce fresh.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Use your favorite toppings to customize your cheeseburger bowls.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: High Protein Low Carb