Straight up, the Big Mac we ordered from McDonald’s had these super thin and dry patties that didn’t even taste like beef. This homemade version takes 15 minutes and actually tastes like beef!
Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Single Big Mac components
- 85/15 ground beef200 g
- pickles6
- american cheese2 slices
- sesame seed bun1.5
- salt
- lettuce
- onions, finely diceda spoonful
Big Mac sauce
- mayonnaise30 g
- ketchup20 g
- dijon mustard10 g
- pickles, diced2-3
- smoked paprikaa sprinkle
- onion powdera sprinkle
- black peppera sprinkle
Method
Step 1: Prep the sauce & patties
Set a bowl on a scale and add all the ingredients. Mix together and taste. Adjust the salt and other ingredients as needed.
Form the ground beef into two evenly-sized balls and sprinkle with salt.
Step 2: Sear the patties
Set a cast iron or carbon steel pan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, drop one of the meat balls in and immediately smash it with a flat metal spatula. Do the same with the other ball of meat. Let the burgers for 60 to 90 seconds to develop a crust. Scrape the burgers and flip them over to cook the other side for another 60 to 90 seconds.
Step 3: Assemble & serve
Gather the bun, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and diced onion.
To assemble, add the sauce to the bottom bun, followed by the pickles, onion, and lettuce. Place the burger patty on top with the cheese and more sauce. Add the middle bun, more Big Mac sauce, onion, lettuce, burger patty, cheese, and top bun with more sauce. Enjoy!
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