Big Mac Recipe (Ready in 95 Min)

Minced beef, sesame seed burger buns and iceberg lettuce come together in this American beef — 95 minutes, 13 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 13 steps.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At involved difficulty across 13 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.

How to make it

For the Big Mac sauce, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, season with salt and chill until ready to use.
To make the patties, season the mince with salt and pepper and form into 4 balls using about 1/3 cup mince each.
Place each onto a square of baking paper and flatten to form into four x 15cm circles.
Heat oil in a large frypan over high heat.
In 2 batches, cook beef patties for 1-2 minutes each side until lightly charred and cooked through.
Remove from heat and keep warm.
Repeat with remaining two patties.
Carefully slice each burger bun into three acrossways, then lightly toast.
To assemble the burgers, spread a little Big Mac sauce over the bottom base.
Top with some chopped onion, shredded lettuce, slice of cheese, beef patty and some pickle slices.
Top with the middle bun layer, and spread with more Big Mac sauce, onion, lettuce, pickles, beef patty and then finish with more sauce.
Top with burger lid to serve.
After waiting half an hour for your food to settle, go for a jog.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan

Tips & common questions

How long does Big Mac take to make?

About 95 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 13 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of white wine?

Try chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.