🥩 Ingredients

Protein Base (Seasoned Ground Beef)

• 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• ½ tablespoon olive oil (optional)

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🥣 Big Mac Style Sauce

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

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🥗 Bowl Base (Vegetables)

• 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 cup shredded cabbage (optional)
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup finely chopped onions
• ½ cup sliced dill pickles
• 1 cup cucumber slices (optional)

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🧀 Cheese Layer

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or
• 4 slices American cheese (chopped)

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🌶️ Optional Toppings

• Sliced avocado
• Sesame seeds
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Turkey or beef bacon
• Jalapeño slices
• Roasted cauliflower

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🍳 Equipment

• Large skillet (frying pan)
• Mixing bowl
• Knife & cutting board
• Spoon or spatula
• Small whisk or spoon
• Serving bowls

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Sauce

1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard until smooth.
2. Add chopped pickles and pickle juice.
3. Add vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar.
4. Mix well.
5. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes for better flavor.

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Step 2: Prepare Vegetables

1. Wash and dry all vegetables.
2. Shred lettuce and cabbage.
3. Dice tomatoes.
4. Chop onions finely.
5. Slice pickles and cucumbers.
6. Keep everything ready separately.

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Step 3: Cook the Beef

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add olive oil (if using lean beef).
3. Add ground beef and break it apart.
4. Let it cook for 3–4 minutes without stirring (for browning).
5. Stir and cook until mostly browned.
6. Add all spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika).
7. Add Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
8. Cook until fully done (about 8–10 minutes total).
9. Drain extra grease if needed.

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Step 4: Add Cheese

Option 1 (Melted):

• Sprinkle cheese on hot beef and cover for 1 minute.

Option 2 (Fresh):

• Add cheese later while assembling.

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Step 5: Assemble the Bowl

1. Add 1½ cups lettuce to each bowl.
2. Add cooked beef.
3. Add cheese.
4. Add tomatoes, onions, and pickles.
5. Drizzle 2–3 tablespoons sauce.
6. Add optional toppings.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

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⚖️ Nutrition (Approx.)

• Calories: 450–550
• Protein: 35–40g
• Fat: 28–35g
• Carbs: 10–15g

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🥡 Meal Prep Tips

• Store beef separately (up to 4 days in fridge).
• Sauce lasts 5 days refrigerated.
• Keep vegetables separate for freshness.
• Reheat beef before serving.

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🔄 Variations

• High Protein: Use lean beef or turkey + add Greek yogurt to sauce
• Low Fat: Use light mayo and lean beef
• Keto: Skip tomatoes, add more avocado
• Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot sauce
• Extra Crunch: Add roasted veggies or carrots