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Healthy Cheeseburger Bowls

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Healthy Cheeseburger Bowls deliver all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger—without the bun. Made with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, shredded cheese, and a zesty burger sauce, they’re perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal.

Ingredients

  • For the beef:
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or yellow mustard (optional)
  • For the bowl base:
  • 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • For the burger sauce:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
  2. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce or mustard if using.
  3. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and paprika to make the burger sauce.
  5. Divide chopped lettuce into 4 serving bowls.
  6. Top with cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, shredded cheddar, and avocado if using.
  7. Drizzle with burger sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a lighter sauce.
  • Make it vegetarian with plant-based crumbles or black beans.
  • Add sautéed onions or grilled mushrooms for more flavor.
  • Turn it into lettuce wraps for a handheld option.
  • Store components separately for easy meal prep and freshness.

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