Big Mac in a Bowl
This Big Mac in a bowl is a bowlful of delicious Big Mac flavors without the added carbs of the bun. It's loaded with seasoned beef, tomatoes, pickles, onions, cheddar cheese, and classic Big Mac sauce.
If you love the classic Big Mac from McDonald's, but you want to eat fewer carbs, then this is the recipe for you. Although this delicious Big Mac bowl does use their special sauce, the absence of all three buns makes it a lower carb version that cuts out a ton of empty calories without sacrificing flavor!
Why You'll Love This Big Mac in a Bowl
- It only uses a few simple ingredients you can find in minutes at your local grocery store.
- It's an easy recipe that comes together in a flash.
- It's full of the classic flavors of a Big Mac with fewer carbs and calories.
- It makes a great lunch, dinner, or addition to a potluck if you make a big batch.
Top Tip
Cook your ground beef until no longer pink, but no further. Overcooking the beef will make it tough and rubber. You don't want that!
Ingredients
Everything you need to make this recipe is either in your kitchen or can be found in one quick, in-and-out trip to the grocery store. All the ingredients are listed here, but you can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Chopped dill pickles
- Chopped white onions
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Homemade Big Mac sauce
- Garnish with sesame seeds
How to Make the Big Mac in a Bowl Recipe
1: Season the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain.
2: Prepare Homemade Big Mac Sauce.
3: Layer the Big Mac bowl ingredients in four bowls.
4: Top with Big Mac sauce and sesame seeds just before serving and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- For an even healthier version, use ground turkey in place of beef.
- You can use sweet pickles for a sweeter version.
- For a bit more texture and vitamins, try using chopped spinach in place of iceberg lettuce.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Skillet
- Bowls
Storage
Refrigerate this dish for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Freezing is not recommended.
What to Serve with Low Carb Big Mac Bowl
This delicious bowl has all the flavors of a Big Mac, so it pairs perfectly with your favorite burger sides like:
Tips for the Best Big Mac Bowl
- Don't overcook your beef. It's finished cooking as soon as it's no longer pink.
- Wash and prepare your vegetables just before serving for the freshest flavor.
- Be sure to drain your beef. Even lean ground beef will release some fat as it cooks.
FAQ
A Big Mac in a bowl is a main dish made with ground beef, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and Big Mac sauce. It's basically all the Big Mac filling without the bun.
A Big Mac bowl is made with ground beef, cheese, and Big Mac sauce, so it's not super healthy. That being said, it's healthier than the classic burger, and it can be enjoyed in moderation!
Ground beef can be very tasty if - and this is a big if - you don't overcook it. Many people cook their ground beef into oblivion, going far past its point of doneness. Ground beef is finished cooking when it's no longer pink. Cooking it any further only dries it out and makes it tough and rubbery. So the secret to delicious ground beef is NOT to overcook it.
More Big Mac Recipes
Big Mac in a Bowl
This Big Mac in a bowl recipe features all the great flavors of the classic burger without the bun for a lower carb version you'll love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup chopped white onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Homemade Big Mac Sauce (https://www.inspirationalmomma.com/big-mac-sauce/)
- Garnish with sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Break beef apart with a spatula into small pieces. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until all pink is gone. Drain off any excess grease.
- Prepare Homemade Big Mac Sauce. (https://www.inspirationalmomma.com/big-mac-sauce/)
- In four bowls, layer lettuce, cooked beef, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and cheese.
- Just before serving, drizzle sauce over top of each salad. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 515Total Fat 35gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 130mgSodium 1083mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 40g
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