- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4-6 dill pickles, chopped
- 6 tablespoons diced onion
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Healthy Big Mac-Style Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the ground beef.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add shredded lettuce to the bottom of a large bowl.
- This will serve as the base for your protein bowl.
- Place the warm ground beef on top of the lettuce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef so it melts slightly.
- Add pickles, onions, and cherry tomatoes.
- Pour the Big Mac-style sauce over the top and gently mix if desired.
Approximate nutrition per bowl:
• Calories: 400–500
• Protein: 30–35 g
• Carbohydrates: 8–15 g
• Fat: 20–30 g