"The Big Mac Attack"
Get ready to indulge in a homemade version of the iconic Big Mac. This recipe features juicy beef patties, special sauce, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, melted cheese, and a soft sesame seed bun. Create an irresistible burger that will satisfy your cravings and bring back nostalgic memories of enjoying a classic fast-food treat.
ingredients
- ½ pound ground beef
- 4 sesame seed burger buns
- 4 slices of American cheese
- ¼ cup diced onions
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup sliced dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat your grill or stovetop pan to medium-high heat.
- 2.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined. Shape into four patties.
- 3.
Grill the patties for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. During the last minute, add a slice of cheese to each patty to melt.
- 4.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, sugar, and vinegar to create the special sauce.
- 5.
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 6.
To assemble, spread a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, onions, pickle slices, a beef patty with melted cheese, and repeat the process. Finish with the top bun.
- 7.
Serve your homemade Big Mac with some crispy fries and enjoy!