Description
A deconstructed burger bowl inspired by the classic Big Mac. Juicy ground beef, crisp lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickles, and a creamy “special sauce” dressing — all the flavor without the bun!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional garnish)
For the Big Mac Sauce Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Big Mac Sauce Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar, and smoked paprika until creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Salads: In bowls, start with a bed of lettuce, then top with ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, onions, and tomatoes if using.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Generously drizzle the salads with Big Mac sauce dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds for an authentic “burger bun” touch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Great for meal prep — store beef, lettuce, and dressing separately and assemble before eating.
- Make it keto/low-carb by using sugar-free ketchup.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
