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Assembling a homemade Big Mac Bowl with toppings

Homemade Big Mac Bowl


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  • Author: Aaron
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A low-carb, flavor-packed Big Mac Bowl recipe with homemade sauce, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings. Perfect for meal prep or healthy dinner.


Ingredients

For the Beef:
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder

For the Bowl:
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup diced dill pickles
½ cup diced red onion
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

For the Big Mac Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
4 tbsp relish
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika


Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce
    In a bowl, mix all the Big Mac sauce ingredients. Refrigerate while preparing the rest.

  2. Cook the Beef
    In a skillet, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. Assemble the Bowls
    Divide shredded lettuce among 4 bowls. Top each with the cooked beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.

  4. Serve
    Drizzle with prepared Big Mac sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead: You can prep the sauce and chop the vegetables up to 2 days in advance. Store each component separately for best freshness.
Ground Turkey Option: Swap the ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner version.
Keto Tip: Use sugar-free relish and check the mustard label for added sugars if you’re strictly low-carb or keto.
Storage: Store leftovers in separate containers (beef, sauce, and veggies) to maintain texture. Keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Serving Idea: Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top for that true Big Mac flavor vibe.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 566 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1020 mg
  • Fat: 43 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg