I make these High Protein Lunches when I have no time.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean, 7% fat)
• 7 grams Salt (Kosher or table salt)
• 2 grams Smoked Paprika (A light sprinkle)
• 2 grams Ground Cumin (Ground cumin)
• 2 grams Garlic Powder
• 1 gram Cayenne Powder (Adjust to heat preference)
• 10 grams Tomato Paste (One squirt)
• 15 ml Water (A splash to loosen the beef)
• 100 grams Iceberg Lettuce (Finely sliced)
• 40 grams Red Onion (Small dice)
• 30 grams Pickled Jalapeños (Small dice)
• 28 grams Monterey Jack Cheese (Grated (or cheddar jack))
• 112 grams Tortilla Chips (Divided 28 g per serving)
• 15 grams Green Chili Sauce (Any mild or hot green chili sauce)
• 50 grams Non‑Fat Plain Yogurt (Greek or regular)
• 1 teaspoon Lime Zest (Finely grated)
• 5 ml Lime Juice (A spritz)

Instructions

1. Cook Seasoned Ground Beef

   Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the 1 lb ground beef, then sprinkle with 7 g salt, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne. Break the meat up with a potato masher or wooden spoon and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no longer pink.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Tomato Paste and Water

   Stir in a squirt (≈10 g) of tomato paste and a splash (≈15 ml) of water. Cook for another minute, allowing the paste to coat the meat and create a light sauce.

   Time: PT1M

3. Prepare Green Chili Yogurt Sauce

   In a small mixing bowl combine 15 g green chili sauce, 50 g non‑fat plain yogurt, 1 tsp lime zest, and 5 ml lime juice. Whisk until smooth. Add a dash of hot sauce if desired.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prep Fresh Bowl Components

   Finely slice 100 g iceberg lettuce, dice 40 g red onion, dice 30 g pickled jalapeños, and grate 28 g Monterey Jack cheese. Measure out 28 g tortilla chips per serving (112 g total).

   Time: PT3M

5. Assemble the High‑Protein Bowl

   In each serving bowl, start with a bed of lettuce. Add a third of the seasoned beef, followed by onion, cheese, pickled jalapeños, and a drizzle of the green‑chili yogurt sauce. Top with the measured tortilla chips. Mix gently before eating, or enjoy the layers as‑is.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

470

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

2 g