McDonald's Inspired25 min77% less carbsMcDonald's High-Protein Big Mac Bowl
All the special-sauce, pickle, and sesame flavor of a Big Mac, deconstructed into a lean, low-carb bowl.
Healthier swap for McDonald's Big Mac
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 429 kcal
- Protein
- 34g protein
- Carbs
- 14g carbs
- Fat
- 24g fat
- Sugar
- 5g sugar
- Sodium
- 750mg sodium
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- 300g
- 100g
- 40g
- 30g
- 30g
- 20g
- 1 tsp
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Ingredients
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- 300g
- 100g
- 40g
- 30g
- 30g
- 20g
- 1 tsp
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Steps
- 1Toast the panko in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant. Stir in sesame seeds and set aside.
- 2Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl until smooth; set the special sauce aside.
- 3Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef in small crumbles and sear for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until no pink remains and edges are deeply browned.
- 4Divide shredded lettuce between two bowls. Top each with beef, chopped cheddar, onion, and pickles.
- 5Drizzle the special sauce over both bowls and finish with a sprinkle of the toasted sesame crumble.
Tips
- Add diced avocado for extra healthy fat if you want it more filling.
- Leftover sauce keeps 5 days refrigerated — good on any salad.
Ingredients
0 of 13 checked off
- 300g
- 100g
- 40g
- 30g
- 30g
- 20g
- 1 tsp
- 3 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Steps
- 1Toast the panko in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant. Stir in sesame seeds and set aside.
- 2Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl until smooth; set the special sauce aside.
- 3Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef in small crumbles and sear for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until no pink remains and edges are deeply browned.
- 4Divide shredded lettuce between two bowls. Top each with beef, chopped cheddar, onion, and pickles.
- 5Drizzle the special sauce over both bowls and finish with a sprinkle of the toasted sesame crumble.
Tips
- Add diced avocado for extra healthy fat if you want it more filling.
- Leftover sauce keeps 5 days refrigerated — good on any salad.
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