High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls
High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls are a satisfying, nutritious twist on your favorite burger, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (approximately 15 minutes).
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Flavor: Drain any excess fat from the beef. Stir in ketchup and mustard until well combined.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Layer bowls starting with cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom and top generously with the beef mixture.
- Load Up on Toppings: Add shredded cheddar cheese on top of the hot beef so it melts slightly, then decorate with cherry tomatoes, pickles, and chopped lettuce.
- Serve It Up: Serve immediately and drizzle with additional ketchup and mustard if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg