Big Mac Cabbage & Crispy Rice Bowls
Crispy oven-baked rice, tender sautéed cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and that signature Big Mac sauce all stacked up in one bowl.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
Rice
- 2½ cups jasmine rice uncooked
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Cabbage
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 small head green cabbage (approximately 6 cups) chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
Big Mac Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp white onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Cook the rice according to package directions, salting the water. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Add the sesame oil, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine. Spread the rice onto your prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Press it down with the back of a spatula or your hands - about 1/4 inch thick if you like crisp edges with a softer center.Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your preferred crispiness, tossing halfway through if desired. Set aside.
- Prepare the cabbage: roughly chop the cabbage into small, similar sized pieces. Heat the canola oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the cabbage and garlic. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, tossing to ensure everything is evenly coated in the oil. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.Add 1/4 cup of water, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover. Let cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add a few tablespoons more water as needed. The cabbage is ready when it’s soft and tender. Set aside until ready to use.
- Cook the beef: heat the canola oil in a medium size frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through. Generously season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside until ready to use.
- Make the mac sauce: combine all of the big mac sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and mix to combine.Set aside until ready to use.
- Assemble: in a serving bowl, start with a layer of crispy rice. Add a layer of the cooked cabbage, followed by a generous spoonful of the ground beef. Finish the with the big mac sauce, and garnish with fresh chives and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 980kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 923mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 5mg
