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A colorful meal prep container filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, and cherry tomatoes.
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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowls

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.
  • Drain any excess rendered fat from the skillet and season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Reduce heat to low, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef, and cover the pan for 60 seconds until the cheese is fully melted.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika to create the signature burger sauce.
  • Prepare four meal prep containers by placing 1 cup of shredded romaine lettuce in each.
  • Evenly distribute the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce bases.
  • Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, diced red onions, and dill pickle slices.
  • Drizzle with the prepared sauce immediately before serving or store the sauce in small condiment containers for future use.