Description
These Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce offer a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional burgers with all the classic flavors you love. Juicy seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, cheddar cheese, and a tangy homemade Big Mac-style sauce come together in a hearty, flavorful bowl that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, minced onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until thoroughly combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to let the flavors meld while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- 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 it is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season the Beef: Reduce the heat to low. Season the cooked ground beef mixture with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well and continue cooking for 5 more minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked beef among four medium-sized bowls. Top with chopped romaine lettuce, freshly grated cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, and cooked potato wedges or French fries. Add sliced red onion if using.
- Serve with Sauce: Drizzle the Big Mac sauce generously over each bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a bowl.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content while keeping the bowls flavorful.
- The Big Mac sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize your bowls with additional toppings like avocado or jalapeños.
- Potato wedges or fries can be baked or air fried to keep this meal flexible.
- For a lower calorie option, serve the bowls without fries or substitute with roasted vegetables.
