Description
A delicious and low-carb Keto Big Mac Bowl that captures the flavors of a classic Big Mac without the bun. This recipe features seasoned ground beef, sautéed cabbage, melted cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and a tangy special sauce, all made in under 30 minutes. Perfect for those following a ketogenic lifestyle or anyone craving a flavorful, easy-to-make bowl inspired by a fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- ½ cup Diced onions
Vegetables & Cheese
- 16 ounces Cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 Dill Pickle slices
Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons Dill pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. As it cooks, add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to season the meat evenly.
- Add onions: When the beef is almost cooked through, stir in the diced onions. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked and the onions have turned translucent. Drain excess grease from the skillet and set the mixture aside.
- Sauté the cabbage: In the same skillet, add a small amount of olive oil, then add the shredded cabbage. Sauté until the cabbage softens slightly, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the sautéed cabbage evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with a quarter of the cooked ground beef mixture.
- Add cheese and pickles: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef in each bowl, then place 4 dill pickle slices on top.
- Prepare and drizzle special sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all special sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder). Pour the special sauce generously over each bowl.
- Serve: Serve the Keto Big Mac Bowl immediately while warm, enjoying the blend of savory ground beef, tender cabbage, melty cheese, crunchy pickles, and tangy sauce.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese.
- You can adjust the amount of Worcestershire sauce and spices to your taste preferences.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the special sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly due to the low-carb ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
