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A delicious High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce.

High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

A quick and easy cheeseburger bowl recipe packed with protein. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard yellow
  • 1 teaspoon relish dill
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil.
  3. While the beef is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Divide the shredded lettuce among four bowls.
  5. Top the lettuce with the cooked ground beef.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and diced red onion over the beef.
  7. Drizzle the prepared sauce over each bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can add other toppings like pickles, bacon bits, or avocado if desired.

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