Easy Big Mac in a Bowl (Printable)

A deconstructed burger bowl with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and signature special sauce - all the classic flavors without the bun.

# Ingredient list:

→ Beef

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 dill pickles, diced

→ Cheese

09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Special Sauce

10 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
12 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
13 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
14 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# How-to:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, prepare the vegetables on a chopping board. Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the dill pickles.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk together until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.
04 - Divide the chopped lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Layer each bowl with the cooked ground beef, halved tomatoes, sliced onions, diced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the special sauce. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Captures all the iconic Big Mac flavors without the gluten.
  • Low-carb and protein-rich with 29 g of protein per serving.
  • Quick preparation and cooking time of only 25 minutes.
  • Perfect for meal prep and satisfying weeknight dinners.
02 -
  • Chop and prepare all vegetables while the beef is browning to save time.
  • Always check labels of condiments and cheese to ensure they are gluten-free and meet allergen requirements.
  • The special sauce contains mayonnaise (eggs) and the bowl contains cheese (dairy), so adjust as needed for dietary restrictions.
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