Description
Big Mac Recipe made easy with fresh ingredients and a tangy homemade sauce that rivals the original. This quick and customizable burger is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgence. Learn how to recreate the iconic flavors of this fast-food classic at home, step-by-step!
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 sesame seed burger buns (plus 2 extra bottom buns for traditional layers)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 8 pickle slices
- ½ cup diced onions
For the Homemade Big Mac Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard (or 1 tbsp for less tang)
- 2 tbsp diced pickles
- 2 tbsp diced onions
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Make the Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, diced pickles, diced onions, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld. -
Shape and Cook the Patties:
Divide the ground beef into 8 small portions. Shape them into thin, flat patties, and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. -
Toast the Buns:
Lightly toast the burger buns in the same skillet for extra flavor and texture. -
Assemble the Big Macs:
- Spread Big Mac sauce on the bottom bun.
- Add shredded lettuce, a cooked beef patty, and a slice of cheese.
- Place a middle bun (extra bottom bun) on top and repeat the layers: sauce, lettuce, patty, and pickles.
- Top with the final bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use lean ground beef or plant-based patties.
- Adjust mustard in the sauce to your taste preference for less tang.
- Make the sauce a day ahead for even better flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Big Mac Recipe, Homemade Big Mac Sauce, Classic Burger Recipe, Fast Food at Home