We created this copycat big mac as a slightly healthier version than the original and it has a fresher taste as it is less processed. It is probably no surprise but works well served with french fries.
Big Mac
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- ¾ lb Ground Beef
- Salt and Pepper
- 2-4 Sesame Buns
- 4 slices American Cheese
- 2 Romaine Lettuce Leaves
- ¼ White Onion
- 4-8 Dill Pickle Chips
- ¼ c Thousand Island Dressing see notes on making your own dressing
Instructions
- Mince the onion, add to a bowl and cover with cold water. Let them sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Drain the water when ready to add to the burger.
- Add salt and pepper to the ground beef and mix to combine. Create 4 thin hamburger patties. They will look large but will shrink down when cooked. Set aside.
- Slice the buns lengthwise into thirds. If you have pre-sliced buns you can use the bottom part from another bun to create your middle layer.
- Julienne the lettuce and set aside.
- Cook the burgers over a medium heat until cooked through.
- Assemble – starting from the bottom and work your way up – Bottom bun, slice of cheese, one burger patty, lettuce and onion, few scoops of 1000 island, middle bun, slice of cheese, one burger patty, 2-4 pickle chips, few scoops of 1000 island, top bun.
Notes
- Prepping the onion allows the flavor to mellow, if you find it too oniony tasting allow to set in water longer.
- Slicing the buns yourself works best, using the additional bun method works it is just more bread.
- Kick it up a notch and make your own Thousand Island Dressing. (Your cook and prep time will vary depending on if this is already made or not)