Big Mac Bowl with Potatoes
Let’s be real: sometimes you want fast food flavor without the fast food mess. After 10 years of sharing recipes on my website, my readers know me for turning classic takeout meals into lighter, better-for-you meals with flavor that doesn't miss. I’ve taken everything you love about the drive-thru classic and turned it into an easy high-protein dinner that actually fills you up.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 644kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes I used russet. Diced into ½ - 1 inch cubes.
- cooking oil I use olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Burger (You can also use a store-bought burger rub if you wish)
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey or chicken
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce Use soy sauce or omit if you wish.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika is fine.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for a spicy kick.
- salt and pepper to taste
Burger Sauce
- 1 cup mayo For high protein: use ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of mayo.
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons paprika Regular or smoked.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper You can also use black pepper.
Toppings
- shredded cheese I use 1 cup (total).
- pickles
- lettuce
- tomatoes
Instructions
Cook the Potatoes (allow these to cook while you cook the meat and prepare the Big Mac Sauce)
- Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and add the potatoes.Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Don't overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed.Open the air fryer and spray the potatoes with cooking oil and sprinkle in the ranch seasoning and salt. Shake to ensure everything is coated.Air fry at 400 degrees for an additional 5-8 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy.1 ½ pounds potatoes, cooking oil, 1-2 teaspoons ranch seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
- Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, and salt. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re crispy and golden brown.
Cook the Meat
- While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your ground meat and diced onions. Break up the meat with a spatula or meat chopper and cook until browned and the onions are soft, about 6–8 minutes.1 pound ground beef, turkey or chicken, ½ cup diced onions
- Drain any excess grease if needed. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, optional cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Let everything cook together for another 1–2 minutes so the flavors can soak in. Taste and adjust salt if needed.1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste
Make the Big Mac Sauce
- Combine mayo (or Greek yogurt), mustard, relish, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine. Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to the sauce to suit your taste.Add a little water if your sauce is too thick. This is especially necessary if you swap out mayo for something else. The consistency will be a lot thicker, but water will do the trick for thinning it out and making the sauce creamy.1 cup mayo, ¼ cup sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons mustard, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 ¼ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
Build Your Bowls
- Divide the roasted potatoes between bowls. Top with the seasoned meat and onion mixture. Drizzle with homemade Big Mac sauce and add any toppings you like: shredded lettuce, pickles, cheese, and diced tomatoes.
Notes
Feel free to season the potatoes using any of your favorite spices.
Any potatoes you like will work for this recipe.
The nutrition facts noted take into account the high protein version of the sauce using Greek yogurt. If you use mayo only, the recipe has 968 calories and 32 grams of protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g