Description
These Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce are a delicious low-carb twist on a classic favorite. Featuring seasoned ground beef cooked with diced onions, topped with fresh romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and a flavorful homemade Big Mac sauce, these bowls make a quick and satisfying meal that captures the essence of a cheeseburger without the bun.
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
- 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
Toppings and Serving
- 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 mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, finely minced white onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until fully combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce to let the flavors meld while preparing the other ingredients.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced white onion. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish lighter.
- Season the Beef: Reduce the heat to low. Season the cooked beef with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings and cook for an additional 5 minutes to develop flavors.
- Assemble the Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked beef among 4 medium-sized bowls. Top each bowl 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 desired.
- Finish with Big Mac Sauce: Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared homemade Big Mac sauce over each bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy your cheeseburger bowl experience without the bun!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and grease.
- You can substitute regular cheddar cheese with a low-fat or dairy-free cheese if preferred.
- The Big Mac sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of hot sauce to the Big Mac sauce.
- Add cooked bacon or avocado slices to enhance the flavor and texture.
