Description
Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce offer a tasty, low-carb twist on a classic cheeseburger by layering seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, pickles, and a tangy homemade Big Mac-inspired sauce, all served in a bowl without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 12 dill pickle slices
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Copycat Big Mac Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp French dressing
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until smooth, then cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, approximately 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce heat to low and spread the cooked beef evenly in the skillet. Place cheddar cheese slices on top of the beef and cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide shredded iceberg lettuce evenly among four bowls. Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce in each bowl.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute diced white onions and dill pickle slices over the bowls.
- Drizzle Sauce: Generously drizzle each bowl with the prepared copycat Big Mac sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the cheeseburger bowls fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra authenticity, sprinkle sesame seeds atop the bowls or add shredded cheddar cheese as a separate layer along with shredded iceberg lettuce.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with American cheese for a flavor closer to a traditional Big Mac.
- This recipe easily doubles to accommodate more servings.
- The Big Mac sauce tastes even better after chilling for a few hours or overnight and can be stored refrigerated for up to one week.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef; adjust cooking times accordingly to ensure the meat is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
