Description
Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce are a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional burgers, featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy, tangy homemade sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these bowls capture the iconic flavors of a Big Mac without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons finely minced white onion (or dried minced onion)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Burger and Bowls
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Freshly grated cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Sliced dill pickles
- Cooked potato wedges or French fries
- Sliced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Big Mac Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, finely minced white onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until fully combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Cook the Burger: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and ground beef to the skillet. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Season the Burger: Lower the heat to low. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to the cooked beef. Stir well and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the seasoned ground beef evenly among four medium-sized bowls. Top each bowl with chopped romaine lettuce, freshly grated cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, and optional sliced red onion.
- Add Potato Wedges or Fries: Include cooked potato wedges or French fries on the side or within the bowls according to your preference for an extra hearty meal.
- Serve with Big Mac Sauce: Drizzle the prepared Big Mac sauce generously over each bowl just before serving. Enjoy this flavorful cheeseburger bowl immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute dried minced onion if fresh minced onion is unavailable.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option and to reduce grease.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite burger ingredients like avocado, jalapeños, or different types of cheese.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; keep the sauce separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
- Adding a side of potato wedges or fries gives the dish a complete cheeseburger experience without the bun.
