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Homemade Big Mac Bowl with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and creamy special sauce in a white bowl

Big Mac Bowls

All the bold, classic flavors of a Big Mac served in a healthy, high-protein bowl with seasoned lean ground beef, crisp iceberg lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and a creamy homemade special sauce. Ready in 25 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (96/4)
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 0.33 cup light mayonnaise 90g
  • 0.33 cup ketchup 100g
  • 0.25 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp pickle juice
  • 8 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese 56g
  • chopped white onion optional topping
  • pickles optional topping
  • chopped red onion optional topping
  • chopped tomato optional topping

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until fully browned with no pink remaining.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and yellow mustard to the cooked beef. Stir well and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors absorb into the meat.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped pickles, and pickle juice until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Layer 2 cups of shredded iceberg lettuce as the base in each bowl. Spoon warm seasoned beef on top, then add shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle generously with special sauce and add desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store beef and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Keep lettuce and toppings stored separately until ready to serve. Reheat beef on stovetop over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals. The special sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored covered in the fridge.