Big Mac in a Bowl: Hamburger Salad with Pickles and Cheddar
By Tomas Rivera
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Big Mac in a Bowl takes 30 minutes to prepare and is a lunch or dinner replacement option if you'd prefer not to use a bun․ Toppings served on the side for Big Mac in a Bowl include cheddar cheese‚ pickles‚ and croutons․ One pound of ground beef is cooked in a single pan for the meal․
I use lean 93/7 ground beef and cook it thoroughly to eliminate any pink․ Drain excess grease from the pan before serving over salad‚ if needed․ I like to use freshly shredded cheddar cheese because it tastes richer and creamier than packaged shredded cheese when mixed with this sauce․
Iceberg lettuce is the closest substitute for burger toppings․ Other options include romaine and spring mix‚ if they are available․ A dill pickle provides additional savory flavor to balance the dressing's sweetness․ Serve the meat warm or cold in bowls put together at different times․
For the bun portion‚ I add croutons for the bread part if desired․ I like how croutons taste and feel․ Sesame seeds are not required․ Can be a meal by itself or served with fruit cocktail salad and/or a loaf of bread‚ which is also provided as another serving option․
Why you'll love this recipe
- You can prepare the salad during the time it takes to cook the beef․
- Use one skillet to cook the meat and another serving dish for everything else․
- Four bowls are used for lunch or dinner, No extra work is required․
- Lean ground beef is a suitable match for other ingredients, Other options include ground turkey or ground chicken․
- No tool is required, A wooden spoon is used to break up beef․
- Croutons are toppings, You could leave them off or offer them as a bread alternative․
Ingredients
- •1 pound lean ground beef (93/7%)
- •salt (to taste)
- •black pepper (to taste)
- •1 large head iceberg lettuce (rinsed, dried, and chopped)
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- •1 small red onion (diced)
- •¼ cup pickles (chopped)
- •1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- •1 cup Big Mac sauce
- •croutons (optional)
- •sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a ChopStir or spoon as it cooks.
- 2
Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sauté until it is completely browned and cooked through.
- 3
Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- 4
Prep the vegetables while the ground beef cooks, then set them aside.
- 5
Add the lettuce to a large serving bowl, or divide it among four individual salad bowls.
- 6
Top the lettuce with the cooked ground beef, tomatoes, red onion, chopped pickles, and cheese.
- 7
Drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the assembled salad.
- 8
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dressing and add a handful of croutons, if desired, before serving.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
486
Protein
33g
Fat
32g
Carbs
16g
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