Ingredients
Scale
Gather these ingredients to whip up your High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite type)
- 1/2 cup pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (or turkey), breaking it into crumbles and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prepare your base by spreading cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly in serving bowls.
- Layer the cooked protein on top of the base, then add diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and cheese.
- Drizzle ketchup and mustard over the top to finish.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg