Name: Big Mac Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup frozen tater tots; ¼ lb ground beef; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¾ cup Lettuce; ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 3 sliced red onion, halved; 5 pickle slices; 2 tablespoon Thousand island dressing; ½ teaspoon Sesame seeds

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Skip the drive-thru and make this loaded Big Mac Bowl at home in just minutes.

Craving all the flavors of your favorite fast food burger without the bun? This Big Mac Bowl is loaded with seasoned ground beef, crispy tater tots, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickles, sesame seeds, and a creamy special sauce for an easy meal the whole family will love. If you're looking for Big Mac Bowl Recipe, Burger Bowl Recipe, Cheeseburger Bowl, Low Carb Big Mac Bowl, Big Mac Salad Bowl, Ground Beef Dinner Ideas, Easy Ground Beef Recipes, Big Mac Casserole Inspiration, Burger Salad Recipe, or Quick Weeknight Dinners, this simple recipe is packed with classic burger flavor, comes together in under 20 minutes, and is perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or an easy comfort food dinner everyone will request again and again.

Packed with seasoned ground beef, crispy tater tots, fresh lettuce, melty cheddar, crunchy pickles, and a creamy special sauce, it’s an easy, family-friendly meal that delivers all the classic burger flavors you love in every bite.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

All the classic Big Mac flavors without the bun.
Ready in under 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Crispy tater tots add the perfect crunchy, satisfying twist.
Simple ingredients you can grab at any grocery store.
Naturally gluten-free when using gluten-free tater tots and dressing.
Easy to customize with bacon, tomatoes, jalapeños, or your favorite burger toppings.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

Serves 1

Ingredients You’ll Need

⅔ cup frozen tater tots
¼ lb ground beef
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¾ cup Lettuce
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 sliced red onion, halved
5 pickle slices
2 tablespoon Thousand island dressing
½ teaspoon Sesame seeds

big mac bowl ingredients on the kitchen counter

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Step by Step Instructions

STEP 1:

I chopped some lettuce and sliced some red onion.

chopped lettuce and red onion slices on a cutting board

STEP 2:

I cooked some frozen tater tots in my air fryer.

frozen tater tots in an air fryer basket

STEP 3:

While the tater tots were cooking, I dropped some ground beef into a small skillet over medium-high heat.

I seasoned the ground beef with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and cooked it until it was fully browned.

STEP 4:

I placed the chopped lettuce in the bottom of a shallow bowl and topped it with the cooked ground beef.

cooked ground beef and lettuce in a bowl

STEP 5:

I topped the ground beef with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced red onions and the cooked tater tots.

red onions, shredded cheddar and ground beef on top of lettuce in a bowl

cooked tater tots on top of onions, cheddar, ground beef and lettuce in a bowl

STEP 6:

I placed some pickle slices on top.

I drizzled Thousand Island dressing over the dish and sprinkled sesame seeds on top.

Every bite is packed with juicy seasoned beef, crispy tater tots, fresh toppings, and creamy special sauce, giving you all the crave-worthy flavors of a classic Big Mac in one irresistible bowl.

If you are looking for a quick and easy ground beef dinner recipe, then you need to try this Big Mac Bowl!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this low carb?

Yes! Simply leave out the tater tots or replace them with cauliflower or extra lettuce for a lower-carb version.

Big Mac Bowl

Yield: Serves 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Skip the drive-thru and make this loaded Big Mac Bowl at home in just minutes.

Packed with seasoned ground beef, crispy tater tots, fresh lettuce, melty cheddar, crunchy pickles, and a creamy special sauce, it's an easy, family-friendly meal that delivers all the classic burger flavors you love in every bite.

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Ingredients

⅔ cup frozen tater tots
¼ lb ground beef
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¾ cup Lettuce
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 sliced red onion, halved
5 pickle slices
2 tablespoon Thousand island dressing
½ teaspoon Sesame seeds

Instructions

Chop the lettuce and the onion.
Cook the tater tots according to the package directions. I did mine in the air fryer.
Brown the ground beef in a small skillet, breaking apart as it cooks, until no longer pink.Season it with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Drain any grease.
In a shallow bowl, layer the lettuce, ground beef, cheese, red onion, tater tots and pickles. Drizzle the dressing over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1459Total Fat: 88gSaturated Fat: 36gUnsaturated Fat: 53gCholesterol: 233mgSodium: 3937mgCarbohydrates: 96gFiber: 14gSugar: 23gProtein: 72g

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