Low-Carb "Big Mac" Pie
This low-carb recipe takes the flavors of a fast-food fave, the "Big Mac", and puts them into a homemade casserole that is perfect for a low-carb diet!
If you're on a low-carb diet and missing fast food favorites, then you need to try this Low-Carb "Big Mac" Pie. This recipe takes the flavors of a McDonald's Big Mac and puts it in a casserole. Made with ground beef, cheese, and a few other pantry staples, this is an easy-to-make casserole that everyone will enjoy.
Plus, this casserole recipe also comes with a copycat Thousand Island dressing. This homemade dressing is low-carb, creamy, and utterly delicious. It'll go perfectly with this yummy ground beef casserole. You'll be surprised by how much you enjoy this recipe!
Serves6 to 8
Cooking MethodCasserole
Nutrition HighlightsLow Carb
Recipe CourseMain Course
Type of DishCasserole
Ingredients
- LOW-CARB THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon reduced-sugar ketchup
- 2 tablespoon dill pickle relish, low-sugar if available
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dry minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
- pinch of salt
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- 1 1/2 pound ground beef, 90% lean
- 2 tablespoon minced fresh onion
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon very finely minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish, low-sugar if available
- 1/2 cup low-carb Thousand Island sauce
- 3 eggs
- 8 ounce shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- Lettuce leaves, yellow mustard, ketchup, and the remaining low-carb Thousand Island sauce, for garnish
Instructions: BIG MAC CASSEROLE
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 7 x 11 inch baking pan or casserole dish with cooking spray.
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Make the sauce by mixing all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to blend.
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In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, place ground beef and break it into small clumps, cooking for approximately 5 minutes.
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When meat is nicely browned, drain all excess fat and place the beef into a large mixing bowl.
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Add the onion, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and the dill pickle relish to the meat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Thousand Island sauce, reserving the rest for later. Beat the eggs and stir them in along with half of the cheese.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, top with the remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
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Serve this casserole with mustard, ketchup, lettuce, and the remaining low-carb Thousand Island sauce.