McDonald's Inspired20 min1.5x the proteinHigh-Protein Big Mac Bowl
All the special-sauce, pickle, and beef flavor of a Big Mac, deconstructed into a fast, low-carb bowl.
Healthier swap for McDonald's Big Mac + medium fries
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Protein
- 42g protein
- Carbs
- 30g carbs
- Fat
- 18g fat
- Sugar
- 5g sugar
- Sodium
- 621mg sodium
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- 300g
- 2 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 slices
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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Ingredients
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- 300g
- 2 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 slices
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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Steps
- 1Whisk Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, and pickle brine together for the special sauce.
- 2Brown the beef in a hot pan, breaking it into small crumbles, season with salt and pepper.
- 3Divide lettuce between two bowls.
- 4Top with beef, cheese, pickles, and onion.
- 5Drizzle with the special sauce and toss lightly before eating.
Tips
- Swap the cheddar for a dairy-free slice to make this fully dairy-free.
Ingredients
0 of 9 checked off
- 300g
- 2 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 slices
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
Want this combined with your other favorites? Upgrade to Premium
Steps
- 1Whisk Greek yogurt, ketchup, mustard, and pickle brine together for the special sauce.
- 2Brown the beef in a hot pan, breaking it into small crumbles, season with salt and pepper.
- 3Divide lettuce between two bowls.
- 4Top with beef, cheese, pickles, and onion.
- 5Drizzle with the special sauce and toss lightly before eating.
Tips
- Swap the cheddar for a dairy-free slice to make this fully dairy-free.
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