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High protein cheeseburger bowl with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, and creamy Big Mac sauce over chopped lettuce

High Protein Cheeseburger Bowl (Big Mac Style)

A satisfying high-protein bowl with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger. Juicy seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, sharp cheddar, and a creamy Big Mac-style sauce. Low-carb, keto-friendly, and ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean preferred for best flavor and juiciness
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4 cup romaine or iceberg lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup dill pickles diced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat preferred for creamier sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp pickle juice from the jar

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula, until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Sprinkle salt and paprika over the cooked beef and stir well to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. While the meat cooks, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and dice the pickles. Keep separate and ready to assemble.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice until completely smooth. Taste and adjust with extra pickle juice if desired.
  5. Divide chopped lettuce evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with seasoned beef, diced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Drizzle sauce generously over each bowl and serve immediately. For meal prep, store sauce separately and add just before eating.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor and juiciness. For meal prep, store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days and assemble fresh before eating. Keep sauce in a separate container to prevent lettuce from wilting. Cooked meat only can be frozen. Add diced red onion, sliced tomatoes, or crushed tortilla chips for extra toppings.