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Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl

Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl

Craving the iconic flavors of a Big Mac but sticking to a ketogenic lifestyle? Then you’ll adore this Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl, a brilliant deconstructed version that delivers all the savory goodness without the carbs.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Dill Pickles chopped
  • 1/4 cup White Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 4 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup Cooked Bacon crumbled (optional, for extra decadence)
Special Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • pinch Cayenne Pepper optional, for a little kick

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the chopped dill pickles and chopped white onion, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onions are softened. Remove the skillet from heat.
    2 tablespoons Butter or Ghee, 1 pound Ground Beef, Salt, Freshly Ground Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Dill Pickles, 1/4 cup White Onion
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
    1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon White Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Paprika, pinch Cayenne Pepper
  3. Divide the shredded iceberg lettuce among four serving bowls or plates.
    4 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  4. Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over the shredded lettuce in each bowl.
    1 pound Ground Beef
  5. Generously drizzle the homemade special sauce over the beef and lettuce. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cooked bacon (if using) over the top.
    1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 2 medium Roma Tomatoes, 1/4 cup Cooked Bacon
  6. Serve your Keto Big Mac Salad Bowls immediately and enjoy the classic flavors in a healthy, low-carb format.

Notes

To keep your delicious Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl fresh, it’s best to store the components separately. Refrigerate any leftover cooked ground beef mixture, special sauce, shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and bacon (if used) in airtight containers. The cooked beef and sauce will typically last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. The salad base (lettuce and tomatoes) is best kept fresh and added just before serving if you’re planning to store it as a full salad for more than a day. To reheat, warm the beef mixture gently in a skillet or microwave until heated through. Then, assemble your salad bowls with fresh lettuce and the warmed beef. The special sauce is best served cold or at room temperature. Freezing this particular salad is not recommended as the lettuce and tomatoes will become watery and lose their texture. However, you can freeze the cooked beef mixture and the special sauce separately for up to 2-3 months for future use in other low-carb meals.