Healthy 15-Minute Chili Cheeseburger Bowl Recipe

Jan 27 2026
All you need is a handful of key ingredients and 15 minutes to put together this easy lunch or dinner recipe. So yummy and way healthier than a fast-food chili cheeseburger… Build your bowl now!



Hungry Girl Healthy Chili Cheeseburger Bowl Recipe

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Entire recipe: 280 calories, 10g total fat (4.5g sat. fat), 476mg sodium, 15g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 32g protein

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 cups shredded or chopped lettuce

4 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (at least 95% lean)

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1 dash salt

1 dash black pepper

2 tbsp. shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, or more for topping

1/4 cup canned veggie chili

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp. chopped scallions

Optional toppings: chopped onion, light sour cream, yellow mustard, jalapeño slices

Directions:

Place lettuce in a large bowl.

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add beef and seasonings. Cook and crumble until beef is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Top with cheese and cook for 1 minute, or until melted.

Add cheesy beef to the bowl of lettuce.

Place chili in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until hot.

Add chili to the large bowl, and top with tomatoes and scallions.

MAKES 1 SERVING

HG FYI: Not all veggie chili gluten free, so read labels carefully if that’s a concern.

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