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Big Mac Smash Burger Bowl served on a plate

Big Mac Smash Burger Bowl

Viral low carb big mac smash burger bowl with crispy seasoned beef, iceberg, pickles, cheese, and big mac sauce in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 85/15
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 iceberg lettuce head shredded
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup diced dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayo, relish, mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Set aside 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet screaming hot. Press raw ground beef flat into the dry pan and let it crust for 3 to 4 minutes without touching.
  3. Flip, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Break into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook 2 more minutes.
  4. Turn off heat, sprinkle cheddar over beef, cover 1 minute to melt.
  5. Build bowls: layer shredded iceberg, cheesy beef, pickles, onion, tomato, big mac sauce, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Get the cast iron screaming hot before the beef goes in. Do not move the meat during the first 3 minutes. Make the big mac sauce ahead for the best flavor.