Easy Big Mac in a Bowl (Printer View)

A healthier, gluten-free deconstructed burger bowl with all the iconic flavors. Ready in 25 minutes.

# Components:

→ Beef & Seasonings

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp ketchup
12 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
13 - 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
14 - 1 tsp white vinegar
15 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
16 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
17 - 1/2 tsp paprika

# Method:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - While the beef cooks, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the dill pickles.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
04 - Divide chopped lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top with seasoned ground beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, 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 -
  • You get all those beloved Big Mac flavors without the post meal crash that usually follows fast food
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those weeknight emergencies when time is not on your side
02 -
  • Draining the beef is non negotiable here, otherwise the sauce slides right off and pools at the bottom of your bowl
  • The sauce needs at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator to thicken up properly, so make it first thing
03 -
  • Warm your bowls in the oven for a few minutes before serving, it keeps everything hot longer
  • Double the sauce recipe and keep it in your refrigerator for up to a week
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