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High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl

High-protein cheeseburger bowl with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and creamy cottage cheese sauce
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A deconstructed low-carb cheeseburger bowl packed with lean ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy cottage cheese special sauce. Over 40g of protein per serving with no bun required.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef, 93/7
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp pickle juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: bacon bits, sliced avocado, jalapeno slices

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice. Stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the beef.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking it apart, until fully browned with slightly crispy edges.
  3. Drain excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir and cook one more minute, then remove from heat and rest 2 to 3 minutes before assembling.
  4. Divide shredded lettuce evenly among four bowls.
  5. Top each bowl with warm ground beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, dill pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Drizzle the chilled cottage cheese sauce over each bowl. Add optional toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Let the beef rest 2 to 3 minutes before assembling to prevent the sauce from thinning.
  • The cottage cheese sauce can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
  • For meal prep, store all components separately and assemble fresh before eating. Stays good up to 4 days.
  • The cooked beef freezes well for up to 3 months. Always make the sauce fresh – it does not freeze well.

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