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Updated on Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:15:33 GMT
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Recreate the iconic Big Mac at home with this Homemade Big Mac recipe. Featuring juicy beef patties, a special tangy sauce, and layers of fresh ingredients, this recipe brings the fast-food favorite right to your kitchen. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a cookout or simply craving a nostalgic taste, this homemade version will satisfy your burger cravings. Let’s dive into the ingredients you'll need to create this delicious burger.

Ingredients

  • BIG MAC SAUCE:
    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise: Adds a creamy base to the sauce.
    • 4 tablespoons pickle relish, drained: Provides a tangy crunch.
    • 3 tablespoons ketchup: Adds sweetness and color.
    • 1 teaspoon sugar: Balances the flavors.
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar: Adds a slight tanginess.
  • FOR ASSEMBLY:
    • 8 hamburger buns, plus additional bottom buns for the middle bun: To create the signature Big Mac structure.
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened: For toasting the buns to golden perfection.
    • 1 white onion, diced: Adds a sharp, sweet flavor and crunch.
    • dill pickle chips: Provide a tangy, crunchy layer.
    • shredded iceberg lettuce: Adds a fresh, crisp texture.
  • PATTIES:
    • 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef: For juicy, flavorful patties.
    • salt, to taste: Enhances the beef’s natural flavor.
    • black pepper, to taste: Adds a hint of spice.
    • 1 tablespoon butter, split in half: For cooking the patties.
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, split in half: Helps prevent sticking and adds a slight crisp.
    • 1/4 cup yellow mustard: Adds a tangy flavor to the patties.
    • 8 slices American cheese: Melts perfectly on the patties for that classic Big Mac taste.

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Spread
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, ketchup, sugar, and vinegar. Stir until well combined. Set aside the Big Mac sauce while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Step 2: Prepare the Patties
Weigh out 8 portions of 3.5 oz of ground beef or eye it out. Gently flatten each portion into a circle, ensuring not to mix or mold it too much to keep the patties tender. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Set the patties aside on a tray or plate, ready for cooking. The key here is to handle the meat as little as possible to maintain its juiciness.
Step 3: Toast the Buns
Brush the insides of the hamburger buns with the softened butter. Heat a pan or skillet over medium heat. Place the buns butter-side down in the pan. Toast until a nice golden brown color develops around the edges, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Toasting the buns adds a delightful crunch and prevents them from getting soggy when assembled.
Step 4: Cook the Patties
Heat a skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the patties. Cook the patties in batches if necessary, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. After about 2-3 minutes, add a teaspoon of mustard on the raw side of each patty and spread it evenly. Flip the patties and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Place a slice of American cheese on half of the patties (Big Macs only have one cheese slice per burger). Let the cheese melt, then remove the patties from the heat.
Step 5: Assemble the Big Macs
To assemble the Big Macs, start with the bottom bun. Add a generous spoonful of the Big Mac sauce, followed by shredded lettuce, diced onion, a beef patty with cheese, and pickles. Place a middle bun (bottom bun from another set) on top and repeat: sauce, lettuce, onion, and another beef patty. Finally, top with the top bun. Press down gently to help the layers adhere. Serve the Big Macs warm and enjoy the homemade version of this fast-food classic!

Big Mac

This Homemade Big Mac recipe features juicy beef patties, tangy sauce, and fresh toppings for a delicious fast-food favorite made right at home.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Dinners

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (8 servings)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1/3 cup mayonnaise.
02 4 tablespoons pickle relish, drained.
03 3 tablespoons ketchup.
04 1 teaspoon sugar.
05 1 teaspoon white vinegar.
06 8 hamburger buns, plus additional bottom buns for the middle bun.
07 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.
08 1 white onion, diced.
09 Dill pickle chips.
10 Shredded iceberg lettuce.
11 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef.
12 Salt, to taste.
13 Black pepper, to taste.
14 1 tablespoon butter, split in half.
15 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, split in half.
16 1/4 cup yellow mustard.
17 8 slices American cheese.

Instructions

Step 01

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, relish, ketchup, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.

Step 02

Weigh out 8 portions of 3.5 oz of ground beef or eye it out. Gently flatten the patty into a circle to desired thin or thickness, making sure to not mix or mold it too much. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.

Step 03

Brush the insides of the buns with butter. Heat a pan or skillet over medium heat. Lay the buns butter side face down. Take them off the pan when a nice golden brown develops around the edges.

Step 04

Over medium-high heat in a skillet or pan, add 1/2 a tablespoon of butter and 1/2 a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the patties in, two at a time or more if you have a large grill/skillet. Add a teaspoon of mustard on the raw side and spread evenly. It will take about 2-3 minutes for the patty to get a nice brown crust. Flip over and add a slice of American cheese on top of half the patties you cook since Big Macs only have 1 cheese but 2 patties. Let it cook for about 1 more minute for the cheese to melt. Take off the heat.

Step 05

To the bottom bun, add sauce, lettuce, onion, patty, and cheese. Then add the middle bun, sauce, lettuce, onion, pickles, and the second patty. Add the top bun. Enjoy warm!.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 600
  • Total Fat: 35 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 40 g
  • Protein: 30 g