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Burger Bowl

This Burger Bowl delivers 63g protein and 1,416 calories per 2-serving batch — nearly your entire daily protein in one meal on the stovetop. Use it as a high-calorie training day lunch or split across two sittings to anchor your macro planning.

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Ingredients

2 servings
  • 80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Worcestershire Sauce(15g)

    Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.

  • Lettuce, Romaine
  • Tomato, Cherry(240g)
  • Pickles, Dill, Canned(120g)
  • Cheddar Cheese(80g)
  • Yellow Onion(60g)
  • Sesame seeds(30g)
  • Sweet Potato Fries, Frozen, Uncooked(480g)

    Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.

  • Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(120g)

    Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

  • 2 teaspoons pickle juice
  • Mustard, Dijon(5g)

    Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

  • Ketchup(10g)
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • Garlic powder(1g)
  • 2% Milk(15g)

Instructions

  1. 1If cooking sweet potato fries, prepare them in the oven or the air fryer according to package directions.
  2. 2Heat a skillet over medium high. Add the beef and saute, breaking apart the meat (if using 80% or 85%, you won't need to add any oil). Season with theh salt, pepper, and Worcestershire. Continue cooking, breaking apart the meat, until it is browned and completed cooked through.
  3. 3Stir together the sauce ingredients: yogurt, pickle juice, mustard, ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon milk. Add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until you have a thick but drizzle-able consistency.
  4. 4Divide the fries, lettuce, tomato, pickles cheese, onions, and beef between 2 bowls. Drizzle over the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and DEVOUR!

Nutrition — Per Serving

1416

calories

63g

protein

94g

fat

Carbohydrates
81g
Saturated fat
28.3g
Sodium
1618 mg
Dietary fiber
12.7g

2 servings per batch · ~815g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Burger Bowl have per serving?

Each serving contains 63g of protein and 1416 calories, with 94g fat and 81g carbs per serving. This is a high-density calorie meal suited for post-workout recovery or caloric surplus phases.

How long does Burger Bowl take to prep?

Quick prep on the stovetop yields 2 servings per batch, meaning you'll need to run this recipe multiple times if meal-prepping for an entire week. Each batch is fast to execute but smaller portion output.

Is Burger Bowl good for muscle gain?

At 63g protein and 1416 calories per serving, this bowl is designed for muscle-building phases requiring high caloric and protein intake. The 81g carbs support intense training sessions and glycogen restoration.

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