This Big Mac Bowl is a low-carb dinner recipe made with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, pickles, creamy Thousand Island dressing, and sesame seeds for all the classic burger flavors without the bun. An easy meal for busy weeknights or quick lunches.
If you’re craving a cheeseburger but you want something a little lighter (cause you’re into low carb), this recipe is a great choice. You can make this recipe in just 15 minutes, and it’s also a great option for meal prep.
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How to Make Big Mac Bowl
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Brown the ground beef in a small skillet, breaking apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain any grease.
2. Chop the lettuce and the onion.
3. In a shallow bowl, layer the lettuce, ground beef, cheese, red onion, and pickles. Drizzle the dressing over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve & Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Drain the cooked beef well before assembling the bowl.
- Shred your own cheddar cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Add the warm beef just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.
- For extra burger flavor, sprinkle on a little burger seasoning while cooking the beef.
- Store leftovers in separate containers and assemble just before eating for the freshest results.
- Swap Thousand Island dressing with your favorite burger sauce if desired.
Low Carb Big Mac Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ lb ground beef
- ¾ cup Lettuce
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 sliced red onion halved
- 5 pickle slices
- 2 tbsp Thousand island dressing
- ½ tsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a small skillet, breaking apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain any grease.
- Chop the lettuce and the onion.
- In a shallow bowl, layer the lettuce, ground beef, cheese, red onion, and pickles. Drizzle the dressing over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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