Deconstructed Big Mac Bowls
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
541 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Deconstructed Big Mac Bowls
Description
This recipe starts by roasting diced russet potatoes tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper until golden and tender. Meanwhile, diced onions are cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat until deeply browned, emphasizing their natural sweetness. Ground beef is added and browned, blending with the caramelized onions to build a rich base for the bowl.
Shredded cabbage is included to add a fresh, crunchy contrast to the meaty components. The Mac sauce is a tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, vinegar, onion powder, and salt, adding a familiar creamy flavor reminiscent of the Big Mac sauce.
Assembling the bowl combines all elements for a filling meal that offers different textures: crispy roasted potatoes, tender beef and onions, fresh cabbage, and creamy sauce. This adaptation allows enjoying the taste of a Big Mac without the bun and fries, with a more balanced plate of ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Hamburger and Cabbage
- 2 lbs ground beef 93/7 fat ratio
- ½ medium onion
- 12 oz cabbage shredded
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 15 dill pickles optional, chips
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cheese shredded
For the Potatoes
- 4 medium russet potato
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
For the Mac Sauce
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet relish
- ½ tsp vinegar
- ½ tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
For the Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Wash each of your potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into a medium sized dice.
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to your liking. Toss the potatoes to coat and spread onto a sheet pan.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes and then toss them around and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until desired doneness is achieved.
For the Beef
- Cut your onion into a small dice.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tsp of oil and your diced onion. Cook the onion until it has developed a good amount of browning. We want to bring out the natural sweetness so take it past the point where it is translucent and it has a deep brown color. Adding a bit of water can help speed up this process.
- Once the onion has browned, make room in the center of your skillet and add your ground beef. Use a bit more oil if necessary.
- Cook the beef until it has browned and season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Cabbage
- Heat 1 tsp of oil over medium heat. Add in the cabbage, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt to taste.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes. You can add a bit of water to create steam and help it cook faster.
For the Mac Sauce
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir to mix. Divide the sauce into small., separate containers to store.
Plating
- This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your hamburger, potatoes, and cabbage evenly between your 5 containers. Top the hamburger with a bit of shredded cheese and a few pickle chips. Each container gets 1 ramekin of the mac sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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