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Big Mac Copycat

Enjoy the classic flavors of a Big Mac at home with this easy copycat recipe, featuring a juicy beef patty, special sauce, and all the traditional fixings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fast Food
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 3 pieces hamburger buns Standard size
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Pickles, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
Special Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat.
  2. Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they reach your desired doneness.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the special sauce ingredients.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the burgers: Start with the bottom bun, add a patty, some special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions. Add the middle bun, repeat the toppings, then finish with the top bun.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Big Mac!

Notes

For a lighter twist, try using turkey or plant-based meat. Don’t skip on the special sauce for that iconic flavor. You can add jalapeños or switch the cheese for an extra flavor kick.