Description
These Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce offer a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional burgers and fries. Featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a tangy homemade Big Mac style sauce, these bowls are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal in just 35 minutes.
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 and Bowls
- 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
- Make the Big Mac Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, minced onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the dish to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the Burger: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced white onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until it is browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season the Beef: Lower the heat to low. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to the cooked beef. Stir well and let it cook for another 5 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- Assemble the Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked beef, chopped romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and optional red onions into four medium-sized bowls.
- Add Sauce and Serve: Drizzle the homemade Big Mac sauce over each bowl and serve with cooked potato wedges or French fries on the side for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute dried minced onion if fresh onion is unavailable.
- For a leaner option, use extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- Adjust the amount of Big Mac sauce according to your taste preference.
- These bowls are great for meal prep; store components separately and combine when ready to eat.
- Optional red onion adds a sharp bite but can be omitted if preferred.
