Burger Bowls with Big Mac Sauce
These healthy burger bowls have all the Big Mac flavor—minus the bun! With protein, veggies, sweet potato fries, and a drizzle of tangy Big Mac-style sauce, this is one recipe you’ll want to make on repeat.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Burger Meat
- ½ Tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Burger Bowls
- 4-6 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups diced tomatoes I like cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 avocado sliced (optional)
- 1 bag frozen sweet potato fries or homemade sweet potato fries
Big Mac Sauce
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise I used avocado oil mayo
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped pickles
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt add more if needed
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potato fries according to the package instructions or prepare your homemade version. While they cook, move on to the next steps.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground meat, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through (about 7-8 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, chopped pickles, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined. Add more salt, if desired.
- Divide the shredded lettuce among 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with cooked burger meat, diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped pickles, avocado slices (if using) and sweet potato fries.
- Drizzle each bowl with sauce.
Notes
- Low-carb option: Skip the fries to keep this recipe low-carb.
- Meal prep tip: Cook the meat, prep the sauce, and chop veggies ahead of time. Store everything separately in airtight containers and assemble bowls just before serving.
- Sauce storage: The Big Mac-style sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also makes a great dip for veggies or fries!
- Kid-friendly tip: Let kids build their own bowls with the toppings they like. You can also serve everything deconstructed for picky eaters.
- Add-ins: Want more toppings? Try shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, or a handful of crispy onions for extra crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1324mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g