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High Protein Big Mac Bowls Recipe Easy Savory Meal for Weight Loss

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A high protein, low-carb bowl inspired by the classic Big Mac burger, featuring seasoned ground beef, a tangy homemade sauce, and fresh veggies for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean recommended)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for cooking)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (no added sugar if possible)
  • 1 tsp pickle juice
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup diced pickles (dill or bread and butter)
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pickle juice, and smoked paprika until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the meat.
  3. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Watch closely to avoid drying it out.
  4. If there’s excess grease, carefully drain it off.
  5. While beef cooks, shred the lettuce finely, dice the onions and pickles, and shred the cheddar cheese.
  6. Divide shredded lettuce between four bowls. Top each with an even portion of cooked beef, diced onions, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese into each bowl, spreading slightly for creaminess.
  8. Drizzle the homemade sauce generously over the top. Add extra pickles or a sprinkle of black pepper for garnish if desired.

Notes

Use 90% lean ground beef for best texture and moisture. For lower fat, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce. To keep lettuce crisp for meal prep, store sauce and beef separately and assemble just before eating. Dice onions and pickles finely for best texture; soak onions in cold water for 5 minutes if raw onion flavor is too strong.

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