This Big Mac Burger Bowl is a deconstructed take on the classic burger, featuring seasoned ground beef cooked in beef bone broth for tenderness, topped with a tangy homemade special sauce made from mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, and hot pepper brine.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet green relish, pickled hot pepper brine, and a pinch of sugar. Mix until smooth to create the burger sauce. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and break it apart. Cook until browned.
Drain the excess fat from the cooked beef. Return the skillet to the heat.
Pour the beef bone broth over the ground beef and stir. Allow it to simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed. This will make the beef more tender.
Season the beef with steak and burger seasoning to taste and stir to combine.
To assemble the bowl, start with a base of finely shredded iceberg lettuce.
Top the lettuce with dill pickle chips, minced white onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Add a generous portion of the cooked ground beef to the bowl.
Drizzle the burger sauce over all the ingredients.
Top with a handful of cooked french fries, if desired, and serve immediately.
Store assembled bowl in an airtight container for up to 2 days; keep special sauce separate to prevent lettuce from wilting. Reheat beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
The broth keeps the beef moist and tender while infusing it with savory flavor, preventing the common problem of dry, crumbly ground beef in bowls.
Yes, the special sauce keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Use a sharp knife and cut the lettuce crosswise into thin ribbons, or pulse it briefly in a food processor for consistent, fine shreds.
You can adjust based on preference—use less broth for drier beef or more for a saucier bowl, but 1 lb beef to 1 cup broth is the ideal balance for this recipe.
Yes, Jackie Hartlaub demonstrates the full technique in the accompanying video, including the special sauce and beef cooking method.
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