Name: Copycat McDonald's Big Mac (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Sweet pickle relish; 1 tbsp Yellow mustard; 1 tsp White wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/4 tsp Paprika; 4 Hamburger buns; 1 cup Shredded iceberg lettuce; 1/2 cup Diced white onion; 4 American cheese slices; 1/4 cup Dill pickle slices

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A classic Big Mac recreation, perfect for satisfying those cravings at home. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 15

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Burger Patties
1 lb 450 g Ground beef
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Special Sauce
cup 120 mL Mayonnaise
2 tbsp 30 mL Sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp 15 mL Yellow mustard
1 tsp 5 mL White wine vinegar
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Onion powder
tsp 1.25 mL Paprika
Assembly
4 4 Hamburger buns
1 cup 80 g Shredded iceberg lettuce
cup 60 g Diced white onion
4 4 American cheese slices
cup 60 mL Dill pickle slices

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, gently combine all Burger Patties ingredients. Form into four equal patties, slightly larger than the buns, as they will shrink during cooking.
Prepare the Special Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine all Special Sauce ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cook the patties: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Toast the buns: Lightly toast the hamburger buns.
Assemble the Big Macs: Spread Special Sauce on the top and bottom buns. On the bottom bun, layer lettuce, onion, cheese, and a patty. Top with the middle bun, more Special Sauce, lettuce, onion, pickles, and the remaining patty. Finish with the top bun.
Serve immediately.