Description
These Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce are a delicious deconstructed take on the classic fast-food favorite. Featuring flavorful ground beef cooked with onions and seasoned to perfection, topped with fresh veggies, cheese, and a creamy homemade Big Mac-style sauce, this low-carb bowl is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal without the bun.
Ingredients
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Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
- 2 Tablespoons finely minced white onion (or dried minced onion)
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Burger Bowl
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Freshly grated cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Sliced dill pickles
- Cooked potato wedges or French fries
- Sliced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Big Mac Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, finely minced white onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate the sauce while you prepare the rest of the meal to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the Burger: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced white onion followed by the ground beef. Cook and crumble the beef, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through and no longer pink. Once cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season the Beef: Reduce the heat to low. Season the cooked beef with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly and let cook for an additional 5 minutes to develop flavor.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four medium-sized bowls. Top each with an equal portion of the seasoned ground beef mixture. Add freshly grated cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, cooked potato wedges or French fries, and sliced red onion if using.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle each bowl generously with the prepared Big Mac sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy a flavorful, deconstructed cheeseburger experience.
Notes
- The Big Mac sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to deepen its flavors.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and avoid greasy leftovers.
- Feel free to swap out romaine for your favorite greens or add extra veggies like cucumbers or shredded carrots.
- For a lower-carb version, omit the potato wedges or fries and add more salad veggies.
- Cheese options like American, Swiss, or pepper jack can be used depending on preference.
