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A delicious Cheeseburger Bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and a drizzle of sauce.

Cheeseburger Bowl

This cheeseburger bowl is a satisfying high protein lunch that skips the bun while keeping all the classic burger flavors. Lean ground beef, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese, and a simple burger sauce come together in a meal prep friendly bowl that's perfect for busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheeseburger Bowls
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking the beef apart as it cooks, until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  4. While the beef cooks, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mustard, and ketchup in a small bowl to make the burger sauce.
  5. Divide the lettuce among 4 meal prep containers.
  6. Top each container with cooked beef, tomatoes, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Portion the burger sauce into small containers and add to each bowl.
  8. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Drizzle with the sauce just before eating.

Notes

For the freshest texture, store the burger sauce separately and add it right before serving. These bowls keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.