Description
High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls are a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic cheeseburger, combining lean beef, vibrant veggies, and wholesome grains for a satisfying meal without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/2 cup pickles, diced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Base: Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add brown rice or quinoa and cook according to package instructions until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef seasoned with salt and garlic powder. Cook until browned and crumbly (6-8 minutes).
- Mix in Veggies: Add chopped cherry tomatoes and diced pickles to the beef. Sauté until aromatic (3-4 minutes).
- Assemble Your Bowl: Layer cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom of your bowl. Top with the beef mixture.
- Finish It Off: Add shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and cheese on top. Drizzle with your favorite sauce if desired.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Great for meal prep or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg