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Big Mac Bowl Recipe: A Delicious Low-Carb Take on the Classic Burger

Big Mac Bowl Recipe: A Delicious Low-Carb Take on the Classic Burger


  • Author: therecipemingle

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4+ dill pickles, sliced
  • ½ cup onion, minced
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds (or everything bagel seasoning)

For the Big Mac Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp low-carb pickle relish (or chopped pickle with juice)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • ½ tsp yellow mustard
  • ¼ tsp monk fruit sweetener (adjust as needed)
  • ½ tsp garlic salt (or garlic powder + salt)
  • ¼ tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring until no longer pink.
  • Drain excess grease and set aside to cool while you prepare the rest.

2. Make the Special Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix mayo, pickle relish, ketchup, mustard, sweetener, garlic salt, and onion powder. Stir well to combine.

3. Assemble the Bowl

  • Lay a bed of chopped iceberg lettuce in the bottom of 4 bowls (or one large bowl).
  • Top with the cooked beef, pickles, minced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the salad or serve it on the side.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and season with salt & pepper. Add extra pickles, onions, or cheese if you like. Enjoy!

 

Notes

💡 Tips:

  • For a lighter version, try ground turkey or lean ground beef.
  • Short on time? Use a store-bought low-carb Thousand Island or burger sauce.
  • Add tomatoes or other veggies for extra color and flavor.