Easy burger bowl recipe (aka Big Mac Salad)
This delicious Burger Bowl (aka Big Mac Salad) is a healthier, customizable spin on classic burgers. Packed with juicy ground beef (or your choice of protein), fresh toppings, and our crave-worthy secret sauce, it's ready in just 20 minutes. Weeknight dinner just got a whole lot tastier (and easier)!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
The Special Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Burger Bowl Ingredients
- 800 gramm lean beef mince approximately 28 ounces or as much you need for 4 people.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 large lettuce leaves of your choice
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 pickled cucumbers sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Burger Spice Blend
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook the Beef:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned throughout - season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess grease.
Whisk Up the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide lettuce between bowls. Top with cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheddar cheese, and pickles.
- Drizzle generously with the special sauce and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Cooked beef and chopped veggies can be stored in separate containers for easy assembly throughout the week.
Feel free to use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef meat.
