Big Mac Cheeseburger Protein Bowl

Ingredients

For the Bowl

• 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup diced pickles
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Big Mac Style Sauce

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp light mayo
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp pickle relish
• 1 tsp mustard
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Season the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth.
4. Divide the romaine lettuce between serving bowls.
5. Top with the cooked meat, cherry tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Drizzle generously with the Big Mac style sauce and serve immediately.

Optional Add-Ins

• Sesame seeds for that burger bun flavor
• Crispy air-fried potatoes or roasted potatoes
• Jalapeños for heat
• Extra pickles if you love that tangy crunch

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Protein: ~45g
• Calories: ~350–400
• Low carb and meal-prep friendly

Tips

• Use extra lean beef or turkey to keep calories lower.
• Prep the sauce ahead of time — it gets even better after chilling.
• Great for lunch meal prep; keep sauce separate until ready to eat.