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Homemade Big Mac Bowl

This amazing cheeseburger bowl with Big Mac sauce is an affordable and tasty alternative to hitting the drive-thru!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kristin King

Ingredients

For the Big Mac Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons relish
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

For the Big Mac Bowl:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced dill pickle (about 2 spears)
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 12 ounces)
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the recipe.
    ½ cup mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons relish, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break it up into crumbles and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Divide the shredded lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with cooked beef, shredded cheese, diced pickles, diced onions, and cherry tomatoes.
    4 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup diced dill pickle, ½ cup diced red onion, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • Drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the bowls and serve.

Notes

Prep Tips:
  • Make the Big Mac sauce ahead of time to let the flavors meld—it keeps well for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Use pre-shredded lettuce and pre-diced onions to cut down on prep time.
  • Drain the cooked beef well to avoid soggy bowls.
  • Use lean ground beef (90/10 or leaner) for a lighter version.
  • You can prep all components ahead and store separately, then assemble when ready to serve.
 
Variation Suggestions:
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
  • Add sliced jalapeños or banana peppers for a spicy twist.
  • Top with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
  • Replace cherry tomatoes with diced roma or grape tomatoes if that’s what you have on hand.
  • You can use shredded iceberg or romaine depending on your texture preference.
  • Add rice or roasted potatoes to the bowls to make them heartier.
 
Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with a side of sweet potato fries, baked potato wedges, or roasted veggies.
  • Make it a wrap—use large tortillas and roll everything into a Big Mac-style burrito.
  • Offer extra Big Mac sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Top with sesame seeds for that classic burger vibe.
 
Storage Info For Leftovers:
  • Only assemble what you know will be eaten, then store the leftovers of each component separately for best freshness—meat, sauce, and veggies in individual containers.
  • Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat the beef in a skillet or microwave, then assemble fresh.
  • Avoid freezing assembled bowls—freeze just the cooked beef if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1427mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1338IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 4mg
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