Description
Big Mac Bowls are a delicious, healthier alternative to the classic burger, allowing you to indulge in all the beloved flavors of a Big Mac without the extra calories. Featuring juicy ground beef, a tangy special sauce, and fresh toppings served over a bed of crisp lettuce, these bowls are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Customizable and protein-packed, they satisfy your fast-food cravings while keeping your meals light and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dill pickles (chopped)
- 1.5 Tbsp. pickle juice
- 8 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped white onion
- pickles
- chopped red onion
- chopped tomato
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- In a separate bowl, mix light mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped pickles, and pickle juice for the special sauce.
- Assemble bowls with shredded lettuce as the base; top with seasoned beef and drizzle with special sauce. Add desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor variety, consider incorporating avocado or spicy jalapeños as toppings. Serve with baked sweet potato fries for a nutritious side option.