Easy Big Mac in a Bowl (Printable)

A healthier deconstructed burger bowl with all the classic flavors, gluten-free and ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook while breaking up the meat until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, prepare all vegetables: chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the dill pickles.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
04 - Divide the chopped lettuce evenly among 4 serving bowls. Layer ground beef, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese on top of each portion.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the special sauce. Serve immediately while the beef remains warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It captures the authentic Big Mac taste using simple, whole ingredients.
  • Perfect for meal prep as a healthier, deconstructed alternative.
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for dairy-free diets.
02 -
  • Use lean beef to keep the bowl from becoming too greasy.
  • Assemble the bowls just before eating to keep the romaine lettuce crisp.
  • Double the sauce recipe to keep on hand as a delicious dip for vegetables.
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