Easy Big Mac in a Bowl (Print View)

A healthier gluten-free twist on the classic Big Mac featuring seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy special sauce all in a satisfying bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp ketchup
12 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
13 - 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
14 - 1 tsp white vinegar
15 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
16 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
17 - 1/2 tsp paprika

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - While the beef cooks, chop lettuce, halve tomatoes, slice onion, and dice 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 lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and shredded cheese.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with the special sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It captures every single Big Mac flavor you love without the post meal regret
  • The sauce is shockingly simple and keeps in the fridge for days
  • Everyone can customize their own bowl with whatever toppings they actually like
02 -
  • The sauce tastes even better after sitting for an hour, so make it ahead if you can plan that far ahead
  • Draining the beef after cooking keeps the bowl from getting greasy at the bottom
  • The lettuce needs to be completely dry or the sauce slides right off
03 -
  • Get your pan nice and hot before adding the beef for better browning
  • Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving
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