Classic Big Mac Revival
Bring the iconic McDonald's Big Mac experience home with this mouthwatering recipe! Combining juicy beef patties, special sauce, crisp lettuce, and cheese, this meal is perfect for satisfying your fast food cravings. Serve it alongside golden fries and a refreshing soda for a true fast food feast. Your family and friends will love this homemade twist on a classic favorite!
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup pickles (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 sesame seed burger buns (with middle bun sliced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat a grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2.
Form the ground beef into 8 small patties, season with salt and pepper.
- 3.
Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until well-cooked, adding a slice of cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- 4.
While the patties are cooking, prepare the special sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- 5.
Toast the sesame seed buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 6.
Assemble the Big Mac by spreading special sauce on the bottom bun, adding lettuce, onion, a cheese-topped patty, and pickles.
- 7.
Place the middle bun on top and repeat the layering with another patty, lettuce, onion, pickles, and special sauce.
- 8.
Top it off with the crown of the sesame seed bun and serve immediately with fries and soda.