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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe - Tasty

High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls Recipe

These healthy burger bowls with special sauce give you your burger flavor with extra fresh vegetables. They are simple to make using real food ingredients, and the special sauce dressing ties the components together. This recipe is Whole30 compliant, Paleo-friendly, and low carb.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad Components
  • 1 Romaine lettuce for the base
  • 1 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Pickles sliced
  • 1 Red onion sliced
Special Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon dill relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and spices. Brown the beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is fully cooked through.
  2. While the beef is browning, make the special sauce. Add all of the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  3. Assemble your burger bowls. Start with romaine lettuce then add the toppings and cooked ground beef. Drizzle the special sauce over everything and then enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

This recipe is a simple way to enjoy a classic meal with added vegetables. You can prepare the meat and sauce ahead of time for quick assembly later in the week.

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