Description
Cheeseburger Bowls with Copycat Big Mac Sauce are a flavorful, low-carb twist on the classic burger experience. This recipe features a homemade Big Mac-style sauce combined with savory ground beef, fresh veggies, and cheddar cheese served in a bowl for a satisfying and easy meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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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 Toppings
- 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 mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, minced white onion, yellow mustard, paprika, and garlic powder until well combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Cook the Burger: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced white onion along with the ground beef. Cook and crumble the beef until it is fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Season the Beef: Reduce the heat to low, then season the cooked beef mixture with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked burger evenly among four medium-sized bowls. Top each bowl with chopped romaine lettuce, freshly grated cheddar cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, and optional sliced red onion. Add cooked potato wedges or French fries on the side if desired.
- Add the Sauce and Serve: Drizzle the prepared Big Mac sauce generously over each bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious, hearty cheeseburger bowl.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and avoid excessive grease.
- Dried minced onion can be substituted if fresh onion is unavailable.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more Worcestershire sauce or garlic powder as preferred.
- For a lower-carb option, omit the potato wedges or fries.
- The bowl format makes this recipe easy to customize with your favorite burger toppings.
