Loaded Cheeseburger Protein Bowl

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10–15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Burger Bowl

• 100g lean beef mince

• 60g ripe tomatoes, diced

• ½ avocado, sliced

• 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños

• 2–3 dill pickle slices, chopped

• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced

• 90g baby gem or iceberg lettuce, shredded

• 30g mature cheddar cheese, grated

• Light spray of extra virgin olive oil

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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For the Burger Sauce

• 50g Greek yoghurt

• 1 tbsp no-added-sugar tomato ketchup

• 1 tbsp yellow mustard

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp smoked paprika

• Pinch of sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

  
  

Method

Step 1

Heat a frying pan over a medium-high heat and lightly spray with olive oil.

Step 2

Season the beef mince with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. Arrange the shredded lettuce in a serving bowl and top with the diced tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, pickles and jalapeños.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yoghurt, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper until smooth.

Step 5

Scatter the warm cooked beef over the salad and sprinkle with the grated cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Drizzle over the burger sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritionist’s Notes

This bowl captures all the flavours of a classic cheeseburger while providing a nutrient-dense, protein-rich meal. The beef supplies highly bioavailable protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12, while the avocado contributes fibre, potassium and monounsaturated fats that support satiety.

Using a yoghurt-based burger sauce keeps the dish creamy and flavourful while increasing protein and reducing the need for heavily processed sauces.

Variations

• Swap the beef mince for lean turkey mince or chicken mince.

• Add crispy bacon pieces for extra flavour.

• Include sliced cucumber or shredded cabbage for additional crunch.

• Use blue cheese or feta instead of cheddar.

• Add a fried egg on top for a restaurant-style burger bowl.

Approximate Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 500–650 kcal

• Protein: 35–45g

• Fat: 30–40g

• Carbohydrates: 10–15g

• Fibre: 6–10g

A satisfying cheeseburger-inspired bowl packed with protein, fresh vegetables and a creamy burger sauce, delivering all the flavour of a classic burger in a lighter, nutrient-dense meal.