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Close-up of a High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl served in crisp lettuce cups, topped with tomatoes, onions, and a creamy sauce.

High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

A quick and easy cheeseburger bowl recipe packed with protein. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. While the beef is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
  4. To assemble the bowls, divide the chopped lettuce among four bowls.
  5. Top the lettuce with the cooked ground beef.
  6. Add diced tomatoes and red onion to each bowl.
  7. Drizzle the sauce over the top of each bowl.
  8. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can customize your bowls with your favorite burger toppings like pickles, onions, or a fried egg.

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