Big Mac in a Bowl (Printable)

Healthier gluten-free burger bowl with all the iconic flavors, ready in 25 minutes.

# 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:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, breaking up the beef as it cooks, until browned throughout and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - While the beef cooks, prepare all vegetables: chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the dill pickles.
03 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk together until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
04 - Divide the chopped lettuce equally among 4 serving bowls. Layer the cooked ground beef, halved tomatoes, sliced onions, diced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese over the lettuce in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle each bowl generously with the special sauce. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It provides a satisfying, low-carb alternative to traditional fast food.
  • Perfectly gluten-free and easily adapted for dairy-free diets.
  • Ready in just 25 minutes, making it great for busy weeknights.
  • Includes a homemade version of the iconic special sauce for authentic flavor.
02 -
  • Always check the labels of your mayonnaise and condiments to ensure they are gluten-free and meet your dietary needs.
  • This dish contains eggs (mayonnaise) and dairy (cheese), so use substitutes as needed for allergens.
  • The special sauce can be prepared in advance to allow the flavors to blend together even more deeply.
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