Big Mac
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.
What you'll need
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Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy Egg Sesame Mustard
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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
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- White Wine
- chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar
What to serve with Big Mac
- Cream Cheese Tart Starter
- Rocky Road Fudge Dessert
- Hot Chocolate Fudge Dessert
- Vegan Chocolate Cake Vegetarian
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.
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