Big Mac in a Bowl (Printable Version)

Enjoy classic burger flavors in a gluten-free bowl with seasoned beef, crisp vegetables, cheddar, and creamy special sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 dill pickles, diced

→ Cheese

09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Special Sauce

10 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
12 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
13 - 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
14 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook while breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, chop the lettuce, halve the tomatoes, slice the red onion thinly, and dice the pickles.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
04 - Divide chopped lettuce among 4 bowls. Top each with cooked ground beef, tomatoes, sliced onions, diced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with special sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Captures all the iconic Big Mac flavors without the bun.
  • Gluten-free and low-carb friendly.
  • Quick and easy, ready in just 25 minutes.
  • Perfect for meal prep or a healthy family dinner.
02 -
  • Prepare the special sauce a few minutes in advance to let the flavors meld.
  • Use lean ground beef to minimize the amount of fat needing to be drained.
  • Chop the vegetables uniformly so you get a bit of everything in every forkful.
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