Description
These Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce offer a delightful deconstructed take on the classic fast-food favorite. Featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, tangy Big Mac-style sauce, this recipe makes a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a casual dinner or lunch. It combines the familiar flavors of a cheeseburger without the bun, creating a low-carb friendly bowl that’s hearty and flavorful.
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
- Prepare the Big Mac Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, minced onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until fully combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook the Burger: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced white onion and ground beef. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Season the Burger: Reduce the heat to low and season the cooked beef mixture with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine and continue cooking gently for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors thoroughly.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked seasoned beef evenly into 4 medium-sized bowls. Add a generous handful of chopped romaine lettuce, then top with freshly grated cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, and optional sliced red onion. Finish each bowl with a drizzle of the chilled Big Mac sauce on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your cheeseburger bowls warm, accompanied by cooked potato wedges or French fries for a satisfying meal that captures the essence of a classic cheeseburger without the bun.
Notes
- You can substitute dried minced onion with fresh minced onion in the sauce if fresh is preferred, but the flavor will be slightly different.
- For a lower-carb option, skip the potato wedges or fries, or substitute with a lighter side like steamed veggies.
- Use lean ground beef (90% lean or higher) to reduce grease and fat content in the dish.
- The Big Mac sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to enhance flavor.
- Feel free to customize toppings such as adding pickled jalapeños or shredded lettuce for extra texture and flavor.
