Description
A delicious, low-carb meal prep option that captures the flavors of a classic cheeseburger without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon
- Jalapeño slices
- 4 fried eggs
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the meat by heating a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Prepare your base by washing and cutting the lettuce or reheating your pre-cooked grain.
- Fry the eggs in a nonstick pan until the whites are set and yolks are runny.
- Assemble the bowls starting with a base of lettuce or grain, then layer on cooked ground meat, cherry tomatoes, pickles, onion, and avocado.
- Add toppings like crumbled bacon, jalapeño slices, and a fried egg on top.
- Make the burger sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and seasonings in a small bowl.
Notes
This recipe is versatile and can be customized with different proteins and toppings according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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