Big Mac Meal-Prep Bowls

🍔🥣 Big Mac Meal-Prep Bowls

Description

All the classic flavors of your favorite fast-food burger—seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, crisp pickles, fresh lettuce, and a tangy special sauce—served over a base of rice (or cauliflower rice) in a convenient, macro-friendly bowl. Perfect for healthy meal-prepping!

Ingredients

• Base:

  • 3 to 4 cups cooked brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice

• Beef Layer:

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15)

  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

• Toppings & Mix-ins:

  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup dill pickle slices or chips

  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

  • Diced tomatoes (optional)

  • Chopped chives or green onions (for garnish)

• Big Mac Special Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish

  • 1 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and a pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the special sauce ingredients until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge to let the flavors meld.

2. Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is fully browned and onions are tender (about 6–8 minutes). Drain any excess grease.

3. Season the Beef: Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.

4. Assemble the Bowls:

   • Divide your cooked rice evenly among 4 meal-prep glass bowls as the base layer.

   • Add a layer of shredded lettuce and pickles.

   • Spoon the warm seasoned ground beef directly on top.

   • Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef (the warmth from the beef will help melt the cheese).

5. Garnish & Store: Top with a drizzle of the homemade Big Mac special sauce and a sprinkle of chopped chives or green onions. Secure the lids if prepping for later days in the fridge, or enjoy immediately!