Description
Keto Cheeseburger Bowls: A high-protein, low-carb meal prep solution delivering all the juicy cheeseburger flavor without the bun. Ground beef, crispy halal turkey bacon, melted cheddar, and cauliflower rice come together in minutes for fast, satisfying bowls perfect for weeknight dinners or batch cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices halal turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped pickles, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sugar-free burger sauce
Instructions
- Cook chopped turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cauliflower rice and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture and cover for 1–2 minutes until melted.
- Divide into bowls and top with crispy turkey bacon and desired toppings.
Notes
- Batch cook and store: refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Swap halal turkey bacon with pork bacon or vegetarian bacon if preferred.
- Experiment with different cheeses (e.g., cheddar, pepper jack) for varying flavors.
- Keep sauces sugar-free to stay keto-friendly; avoid any sauces with added sugars.
- If you don’t have cauliflower rice, you can use riced broccoli or mashed cauliflower as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Keto Cheeseburger Bowls, keto meal prep, low-carb dinner, high-protein, cauliflower rice bowls, ground beef, turkey bacon, halal