Healthy Cheeseburger Bowl
Healthy Cheeseburger Bowl is a nutritious and satisfying twist on your favorite classic. This vibrant dish combines lean ground beef, fresh veggies, and beloved cheeseburger toppings in one hearty bowl. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, it delivers all the flavors you crave while keeping carbs in check, making it ideal for busy families or meal prep enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dill pickles
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- While the beef cooks, chop the lettuce and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble your bowls by layering cooked brown rice at the bottom, followed by seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and cheese. Drizzle with ketchup and mustard.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg