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Delicious Low Carb Big Mac featuring lettuce, cheese, and special sauce

Low Carb Big Mac

A delicious low carb alternative to the traditional Big Mac, this recipe allows you to satisfy your burger cravings without the guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 4 pieces low carb tacos or low carb lavash bread Use store-bought or homemade.
For the burger filling
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with turkey, chicken, or a meat alternative.
  • 1 cup fresh lettuce Crisp varieties work best.
  • 1 medium tomato Sliced.
  • 1/2 cup pickles Sliced.
  • 4 slices cheese Your choice of cheese.
  • 1/2 cup onions Sliced.
For the special sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Quality mayonnaise enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons relish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until fully cooked and browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. While the meat is cooking, prepare your low carb tacos or lavash as the base.
Assembly
  1. Layer the cooked beef onto the bread.
  2. Add fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and onions on top.
  3. Drizzle the special sauce generously over the top.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately for the best textures and flavors.

Notes

To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Avoid reheating the bread; reheat the filling separately.