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Close-up of browned crumbled beef and melted cheddar in a High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl. (High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls)

High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls: The Ultimate 20-Minute Meal Prep

A delicious, low-carb High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl featuring seared ground beef, melted cheddar, and a creamy special sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and healthy meal prepping with classic burger flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) Ground Beef 85/15 or 90/10 lean
  • 1 cup (113g) Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 4 cups (300g) Iceberg Lettuce Finely shredded
  • 1 cup (150g) Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup (65g) Dill Pickles Thinly sliced rounds
  • 1/4 cup (40g) Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tbsp (9g) Toasted White Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Cast iron preferred for better searing.
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For the special sauce.

Method
 

Cook the Beef
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until a crispy crust forms. Break into crumbles and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Reduce heat to low, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the beef, and cover for 60 seconds until melted into gooey clusters.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish in a small bowl until a creamy orange sauce forms.
  2. Place the hot beef in a bowl. Add shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Drizzle with sauce and top with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Use lean beef to avoid excess grease.
Thin the sauce with a teaspoon of pickle juice if needed.