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Homemade Big Mac

This sandwich features two beef patties layered with shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, chopped onions, melted cheese, and a tangy special sauce, all assembled between three toasted buns. The final dish has a juicy, crunchy, and creamy combination with a crispy top bun, soft middle layers, and a flavorful, textured filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pound ground beef 80% lean recommended
  • 4 buns hamburger buns preferably sesame seed buns
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce iceberg or romaine, shredded
  • 8 slices cheddar or American cheese cheese slices
  • 0.5 cup diced pickles sliced thin
  • 0.25 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sweet relish sweet relish
  • 1 tsp mustard yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Toasting pan or oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Form the ground beef into four evenly sized, thin patties and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Place the patties onto the hot skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. During the last minute, top each with a slice of cheese to melt.
  3. While the patties cook, toast the buns until golden brown, either in a toaster or lightly in a hot oven. This adds crunch and enhances flavor.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the special sauce. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Slice the toasted buns into three layers: bottom bun, middle bun, and top bun. Spread a generous layer of the special sauce on the bottom and middle buns.
  6. Layer shredded lettuce and diced pickles on the bottom bun, followed by a beef patty. Repeat with the middle bun: sauce, lettuce, pickles, followed by the second beef patty with melted cheese.
  7. Finish by placing the top bun onto the assembled layers. Press gently to compact everything slightly and help it hold together.
  8. Slice the burger in half if desired, reveal the juicy layers and melty cheese, and enjoy immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Feel free to customize with extra toppings like onions, pickles, or different cheeses. For best results, assemble just before serving to keep the buns crispy and the ingredients fresh.