The Ultimate Big Mac Recipe: Taste the Perfect American Burger at Home!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
14 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
39 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 burgers

Ingredients

  • poundground beef (85% lean)

  • 2cupsmayonnaise

  • 2tablespoonsprepared yellow mustard

  • 2tablespoonssweet pickle relish

  • 1 ½teaspoonswhite wine vinegar, or more to taste

  • 1teaspoononion powder

  • 1teaspoongarlic powder

  • 1teaspoonground paprika

  • 4hamburger bun bottoms

  • 2hamburger bun tops

  • 2tablespoonsminced onion, or to taste

  • ½cupshredded lettuce, or to taste

  • 2tablespoonsdill pickle slices, or to taste

  • 2slicesAmerican cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Shape ground beef into 4 flat patties that will fit the hamburger buns. Place them on a tray lined with waxed paper; transfer to the freezer.

  2. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, white wine vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl to make sauce. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Toast buns in batches until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Layer some of the sauce, 1 tablespoon minced onion, 2 tablespoons lettuce, and pickles on 2 bottom buns. Layer some of the sauce and remaining 1 tablespoon minced onion, 2 tablespoons lettuce, and American cheese on the other bottom buns.

  5. Season patties with salt and pepper. Cook in the hot skillet 2 at a time until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place 1 patty over each bottom bun; stack and cover with top buns.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sauce. The actual amount of sauce consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories2395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
209g
267%
Saturated Fat
40g
202%
Cholesterol
218mg
73%
Sodium
2987mg
130%
Total Carbohydrate
83g
30%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
52g
103%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
373mg
29%
Iron
6mg
31%
Potassium
378mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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