Keto Big Mac Copycat Skillet is ALL the things. Do you ever get a craving for that fast food burger that drips with secret sauce and makes your mouth water? The keto lifestyle can sometimes make it hard to just step up to the counter and order a Big Mac or Double Whopper, but there’s no reason to sacrifice the flavors you have come to enjoy and love just to stay on plan. This recipe is the next best thing and does a great job of replicating those yummy faves, right down to the special sauce.
Ingredients in the Big Mac Copycat Skillet
It’s easy to prepare with mostly everyday ingredients that you probably already have around the house, such as ground beef, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Even the sauce simply combines a few refrigerator staples of ketchup and mayo. The aroma from the kitchen while you prepare this Big Mac copycat skillet of deliciousness, will keep the family close by to get a serving when it comes off the stove. All the flavor but keto-friendly fast food goodness. The only thing missing will be the carryout bag. I know you think you are going to miss the bun but the cauliflower rice helps with texture and flavor so it tastes like you have a roll (I know… weird but true).
Other Easy Keto Meals
I’ve heard from so many people that keto is time-consuming and takes a lot of planning but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some of my favorite quick meals that don’t require a lot of effort. I cook them all in the crockpot to set it and forget it. If you aren’t home or are in a hurry, these are going to perfect for you. Looking for a crockpot? This 8 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Countdown Timer is my favorite!
- Easy Keto Taco Recipe (Crockpot) – Basically dump everything in the crockpot and forget about it until it’s time to eat!
- Easy Keto Swedish Meatballs – A childhood favorite of mine. Serve it over zoodles or cauliflower rice.
- Keto Mongolian Beef Crockpot Recipe – Craving Chinese food? Try this!
Tips to Make Big Mac Copycat Skillet
I’ve tried this recipe in a variety of ways until I got it to what works for me. Here are the things I learned:
- American cheese melts better
- Drain the cauliflower rice as much as possible
- Do not add your lettuce too soon
That’s it! You really can’t go wrong with this recipe. So tell me, how did you like it? It’s just like a Big Mac, isn’t it?
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef 90% Lean (454g)
- ½ tsp Salt 3g
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic 3g
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Butter 14g
- 340 Grams Cauliflower Rice
- 2 ounce Shredded Lettuce 57g
- 12 Grape Tomato 95g
- 4 Slices American Cheese 85g
- 4 Tbsp Mayo 55g
- 2 tsp Ketchup 10g
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet over high heat. Break up the beef, leaving an assortment of crumbly and chunky pieces to mimic a chopped up burger patty.
- Stir in garlic; and onion powder. Cook until the beef is browned and slightly charred and transfer to a bowl. Leave juices in skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-high, add the butter and cauliflower rice.
- Add the salt and pepper to the rice. Cook until the rice turns slightly charred, about 7 minutes.
- Mix the cooked beef back into the skillet until the beef comes back to temperature.
- Turn the heat down to low setting and stir in the lettuce and tomatoes. Cook for about 2 minutes - just long enough the heat the vegetables without making them soggy.
- Next divide the skillet into 4 equal servings and lay 4 slices of American cheese over the skillet.
- Loosely cover with tinfoil for 3-4 minutes until cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and ketchup. Serve this special sauce on the side or spoon it directly onto the skillet.
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Nutrition
Since I am not a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist, I use a WordPress plug-in to calculate the nutritional information provided in the recipe card.
