Description
These Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce offer a delicious, low-carb twist on the classic burger. Layers of seasoned ground beef, fresh romaine, cheddar cheese, pickles, and juicy tomatoes are topped with a creamy, tangy homemade Big Mac sauce, making this bowl a perfect comfort meal ready in just 35 minutes.
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 Toppings
- 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-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, minced white onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate the sauce to allow the flavors to blend while preparing 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, crumbling the beef with a spatula until fully browned and onions are softened. Drain excess grease from the skillet to reduce fat content.
- Season the Beef: Lower the heat to low, then season the cooked beef with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasonings and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked burger evenly into four medium-sized bowls. Top each bowl with chopped romaine lettuce, grated cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and optional red onions. Drizzle generously with the prepared Big Mac sauce.
- Serve: Serve the cheeseburger bowls alongside cooked potato wedges or French fries for a satisfying meal. Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute dried minced onion for fresh minced onion in the Big Mac sauce if preferred.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and improve the nutritional profile.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives.
- The Big Mac sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
