Ingredients
Scale
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.