Manmade Gourmet’s Love It or Chuck It: Big Mac Burger Bowls
The Manmade Gourmet, Tyler Ryan and Crysty Vaughan make a tasty turn on a fast food staple
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Manmade Gourmet’s Love It or Chuck It: Big Mac Burger Bowls
So just because it is on the Internet, does it make it true? Like if someone has a “simple recipe” that is bang on the counter good, does it really mean it is easy OR good?
Let’s find out.
This time, Tyler Ryan (The Manmade Gourmet) and Crysty Vaughan put together an alternative – and possibly more healthy version of the McDonald’s icon burger.
Per usual, we tried to stick, as best we could, to the recipe that we found…
There are only a few things you need for this one:
For the bowl
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (lean preferred)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 cups chopped lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup pickles (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
For the sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 1 tsp vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
How to make it:
1. Cook the beef
- Heat a pan over medium heat
- Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
- Cook until browned and fully cooked
- Drain excess fat if needed
2. Make the sauce
In a bowl, mix:
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
- Vinegar and spices
Stir until smooth and creamy
3. Assemble the bowl
- Add lettuce as the base
- Top with cooked beef
- Add tomatoes, pickles, onion, and cheese
4. Finish
- Drizzle generously with Big Mac sauce
- Toss lightly or serve layered
THIS is where the inspiration came from!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1744104576766937
Lessons learned / tips:
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version
- Add avocado for healthy fats
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for fewer calories
- Meal prep friendly—store components separately
If you have a favorite or “viral” recipe you want us to try our hands at, email TRyan@Bahakelcomm.com
ABOUT THE TYLER RYAN:
Tyler Ryan is an award winning television and radio personality, weather forecaster, writer, investigative journalist, and professional emcee. He appears daily on ABC Columbia’s Good Morning Columbia, as well as hosting the syndicated radio program Carolina Cares on the South Carolina Radio Network, and the iHeart Radio Network. Tyler also regularly appears as a criminal expert and journalist on regional and national crime based programs like Snapped and Killer Couples. You can contact him directly via EMAIL Or on the socials: Tyler’s Instagram // Tyler’s Facebook
