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A close-up of a Big Mac Bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of special sauce.

Big Mac Bowl

This Big Mac Bowl brings the iconic flavors of a classic burger into a fresh, satisfying meal. Lean ground beef is layered over crisp lettuce with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, and dill pickles, then finished with a creamy burger-inspired sauce. It is an easy high protein dinner that is perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 435
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the bowls
  • 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup dill pickle slices
For the special sauce
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles as it browns.
  3. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef reaches 160°F, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  5. Divide the iceberg lettuce among four serving bowls.
  6. Top with tomatoes, onion, cheddar cheese, and pickle slices.
  7. Spoon the warm beef over each bowl.
  8. Drizzle with the special sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, chill the special sauce for 15 minutes before serving. Store the sauce separately when meal prepping to keep the lettuce crisp. USDA food safety: Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F before serving.