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High-Protein Ground Beef and Low-Carb Potato Bowls — 542 kcal, 50g Protein
Quick answer
One serving of Ground Beef and Low-Carb Potato Bowls has 50 g of protein and 542 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.091 g/kcal, which is excellent for a high-protein diet. This recipe makes 4 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.
Adapted from Instagram
Ingredients (1 serving)
- Roast Potatoes
- low-carb potato200 g
- salt1.5 g
- black pepper0.1 tsp
- cooking oil spray1.0 spray
- Cheeseburger Beef
- ground beef (93% lean)200 g
- Worcestershire sauce3.8 ml
- Mustard3.8 g
- light cheese singles2.0 slice
- Burger Sauce
- light mayonnaise29 g
- ketchup (reduced sugar)11 g
- Garlic powder0.2 g
- Assemble & Serve
- dill pickle slices14 g
- iceberg lettuce30 g
Instructions
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Roast Potatoes Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
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Roast Potatoes Cut low-carb potatoes into 1cm cubes. Spread on baking sheet. Tip: Keep cubes uniform for even crisping.
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Roast Potatoes Season with salt and pepper, lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Roast Potatoes Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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Cheeseburger Beef While potatoes roast, heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Cheeseburger Beef Add ground beef to hot pan, break apart with spatula, sear until browned (5-6 min). Tip: Work in batches if pan is small to avoid steaming.
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Cheeseburger Beef Mix in Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Cheeseburger Beef Reduce heat to low. Smash beef flat, stack 2 cheese slices on each of 4 portions.
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Cheeseburger Beef Cover pan with lid for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts. Turn off heat.
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Burger Sauce While beef cooks, combine light mayo, low-sugar ketchup, yellow mustard, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
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Burger Sauce Mix until smooth and set aside.
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Assemble & Serve Divide crispy roasted potatoes evenly between 4 bowls.
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Assemble & Serve Add a portion of double-cheese smashed beef to each bowl.
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Assemble & Serve Top with shredded iceberg lettuce and chopped pickles.
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Assemble & Serve Drizzle generously with burger sauce. Tip: Store lettuce and sauce separately if meal-prepping.
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in Ground Beef and Low-Carb Potato Bowls?+
One serving has 50 g of protein and 542 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.091 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (4 servings) has 198 g of protein total.
Is Ground Beef and Low-Carb Potato Bowls a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.091 g/kcal is excellent for a high-protein diet. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Ground Beef and Low-Carb Potato Bowls?+
One serving is 542 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings, for 2167 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Ground Beef and Low-Carb Potato Bowls?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Ground Beef and Low-Carb Potato Bowls recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from Instagram, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.