These Easy Cheeseburger Bowls are basically deconstructive cheeseburgers without the bun. They’re absolutely delicious and the perfect lunch or dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes. High in protein, low in carbs, and loaded with bold flavors. A simple high protein meal prep recipe!

Makes 4 cheeseburger bowls

Who doesn’t love as easy customizable recipe? These Easy Cheeseburger Bowls can be customized to your preferred toppings…making them a winning meal for your entire family!

These Easy Cheeseburger Bowls are also fantastic for meal prep! Prepare four days worth in advance, saving you valuable time during the week! Not only are thee bowls easy to make but they are packed with 30 grams of protein and will keep you full and satisfied for hours!

What ingredients do I need to make these Easy Cheeseburger Bowls?

• 96% lean ground beef– you could use ground chicken or turkey, if desired.
• Paprika-flavor for the beef
• Garlic powder-flavor for the beef
• Onion powder-flavor for the beef
• Seasoned salt and pepper-to taste
• Romaine lettuce– chopped
• Red onion- thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes-diced
• Baby dill pickles-chopped
• Shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
• Dressing of your choice– I like to make my Skinny Big Mac dressing. Print the recipe HERE.

What is the recipe for the Skinny Big Mac Sauce?

• 1/2 cup Light Mayo Best Foods or Light Kraft Mayo 
• 1/2 cup non fat Greek or plain yogurt
• 6 Tbsp No Sugar Added Heinz ketchup
• 1-2 Tbsp water, give or take depending on your desired consistency 
• 3 Tbsp white onion, minced
• 2 tsp sugar or sweetener
• 1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• dash of salt 

1. Using a small bowl or a food processor (I recommend using a food processor for a smoother texture) whisk or blend the light mayonnaise, white vinegar, fat plain or Greek yogurt, no added sugar ketchup, salt, water, sweet pickle relish, minced white onion, and sugar, until your desired consistency.
2. Pour into a dressing container or an airtight container. 
3. Put dressing in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

What toppings could I add to these cheeseburger bowls?

• lean ground turkey or ground chicken
• diced avocado
• blue cheese crumbles
• caramelized onions
• bacon crumbles
• diced jalapeños
• homemade potato fries-click HERE for sweet potato fries recipe or regular fries HERE.

How do I make these Low Carb Cheeseburger Bowls?

I like to start by making the Big Mac Burger Dressing. Using a small bowl or a food processor (I recommend using a food processor for a smoother texture) whisk or blend the light mayonnaise, white vinegar, fat plain or Greek yogurt, no added sugar ketchup, salt, water, sweet pickle relish, minced white onion, and sugar, until your desired consistency.

Pour into a dressing container or an airtight container. Put dressing in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula so it will cook evenly. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.

Assemble Cheeseburger Bowls:

In individual serving bowls, add the shredded lettuce. Divide the cooked ground beef into four equal portions. I like to weigh the cooked beef and then divide that by four.

Top with your favorite burger toppings (cherry tomatoes, onions, pickles, cheddar cheese, etc). 

Drizzle with 2 Tbsp burger dressing. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef 
• 1 tsp paprika 
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Seasoned salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• ½ small red onion-thinly sliced
• 1 pin cherry tomatoes, halved
• 6 baby dill pickles, chopped
• 8 Tbsp shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
• Dressing of your choice- I like to make my Skinny Big Mac dressing.

Big Mac Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Light Mayo Best Foods or Light Kraft Mayo 
• 1/2 cup non fat Greek or plain yogurt
• 6 Tbsp No Sugar Added Heinz ketchup
• 1-2 Tbsp water, give or take depending on your desired consistency 
• 3 Tbsp white onion, minced
• 2 tsp sugar or sweetener
• 1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• dash of salt 

Directions:

1. I like to start by making the Big Mac Burger Dressing. Using a small bowl or a food processor (I recommend using a food processor for a smoother texture) whisk or blend the light mayonnaise, white vinegar, fat plain or Greek yogurt, no added sugar ketchup, salt, water, sweet pickle relish, minced white onion, and sugar, until your desired consistency.
2. Pour into a dressing container or an airtight container. 
3. Put dressing in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
5. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula so it will cook evenly. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
6. Assemble Cheeseburger Bowls: In individual serving bowls, add the shredded lettuce. Divide the cooked ground beef into four equal portions. I like to weigh the cooked beef and then divide that by four.  
7. Top with your favorite burger toppings (cherry tomatoes, onions, pickles, 2 tbsp cheddar cheese, etc). Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp burger dressing and enjoy!

Makes 4 cheeseburger bowl servings

Each serving includes: lettuce, ground beef, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and2 Tbsp reduced ft cheddar cheese.

• 2 WW Points® per serving without dressing
• 3 WW points®per serving with 2 tbsp Skinny Big Mac dressing

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