Bunless Cheeseburger Bowl

Dinner · Easy · 22 min (10 prep + 12 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Bunless Cheeseburger Bowl — high-protein dinner recipe

Bunless Cheeseburger Bowl delivers 70 g of protein for just 7 g net carbs — ready in about 22 minutes. That's enough high-quality protein in one sitting to clear the leucine threshold for muscle repair.

70 gProtein
7 gNet carbs
40 gFat
3 gFiber
610Calories

Ingredients

  • 240 g Lean ground beef (90%)
  • 30 g Cheddar cheese
  • 80 g Shredded lettuce
  • 80 g Tomato & pickles
  • 1 tbsp Light mayo & mustard
  • Salt, pepper & onion powder, to taste

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method

  1. Brown the seasoned beef in a hot pan until cooked, 6-8 min; melt the cheddar over it.
  2. Build a bowl of lettuce, tomato and pickles.
  3. Add the cheesy beef and drizzle with a quick 'burger sauce' of mayo and mustard.

Storage & make-ahead

Best assembled fresh. Prep the components up to 2 days ahead, keep chilled, and combine just before eating.

Tip

All the cheeseburger satisfaction, no bun. Use 95% beef to trim the fat and calories.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Cheddar cheese → dairy-free cheese (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 610 kcal · 70 g protein · 7 g net carbs · 40 g fat (17.5 g sat) · 3 g fiber · 3.5 g sugar · 1000 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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