Meal Prep Cheeseburger Bowls
These healthy and flavorful cheeseburger bowls deliver all the satisfaction of a classic burger—seasoned beef, melty cheese, fresh toppings, and tangy pickles—without the bun or the mess. Perfect for easy meal prep and guilt-free comfort food.
Ingredients
- For the Bowls:
- 1 lb ground beef 93/7 lean — substitute with ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning Weber's Chicago Steak recommended
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 170g — or iceberg
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese per bowl 14g
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes per bowl 90g — or diced Roma tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onions per bowl 30g — white onions also work
- 1 oz bread and butter pickles per bowl 28g — no-sugar-added preferred
- For the Skinny Special Sauce per serving:
- 2 tbsp Skinny Special Sauce 30g — see Notes for recipe link or substitution options
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and steak seasoning. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Bowls
- In a meal prep container, start with a base of chopped romaine lettuce. Top with a portion of the seasoned ground beef. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on while the beef is still warm so it melts slightly.
- Add the Toppings
- Arrange halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and pickles around the bowl. For best results, keep wet ingredients separated from the lettuce to prevent sogginess.
- Portion the Sauce
- Store 2 tbsp of Skinny Special Sauce in a small container for each bowl. Keep it separate until ready to serve.
- Serve or Store
- Store bowls in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, drizzle with sauce and mix well.
Notes
Skinny Special Sauce: Combine ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp light mayo, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp pickle juice, ¼ tsp paprika, and 1 tsp finely chopped pickles. Adjust to taste. Storage Tips: Store sauce separately to keep veggies fresh. Use airtight glass containers. Make It Your Own: Add avocado, bacon bits, jalapeños, or swap cheddar for Swiss or pepper jack. Freezing: Freeze cooked beef only, not assembled bowls. Vegetarian Option: Use seasoned plant-based ground "beef." Low-Carb Option: Skip tomatoes or use lower-carb pickles to reduce carbs further. MyFitnessPal: Search “Meal Prep Cheeseburger Bowl” for quick logging.
