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Homemade Big Mac Recipe: The Ultimate Double-Decker Copycat

Master the iconic double-decker with this Homemade Big Mac Recipe. Featuring perfectly seared beef patties, a creamy orange special sauce, and that essential middle bun for a restaurant-quality experience at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Chuck 80/20 fat ratio recommended
  • 6 Sesame Seed Buns Use 1.5 buns per burger to create three layers
  • 4 slices Yellow American Cheese High meltability is key
  • 1/4 cup White Onion Finely minced
  • 1.5 cups Iceberg Lettuce Shredded into fine ribbons
  • 8 Crinkle-cut Dill Pickles Two per burger
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Base for the special sauce
  • 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Gives the sauce its orange color

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Griddle Essential for getting a deep sear on thin patties.
  • 1 Metal Spatula Used for smashing the beef into thin patties.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and spices in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and orange; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Finely mince the white onion and shred the iceberg lettuce into thin strips. Keep lettuce chilled.
Cooking
  1. Toast all three layers of the sesame seed buns in a pan with a little butter until golden brown.
  2. Place 2oz beef balls on a screaming hot skillet. Smash flat with a spatula and cook for 2 minutes until a dark crust forms. Flip and cook for 1 minute.
Assembly
  1. On the bottom bun, add sauce, onions, lettuce, cheese, and one beef patty. Add the middle bun, more sauce, onions, lettuce, two pickles, and the second patty. Top with the sesame crown.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 25gFat: 34gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use a heavy press or spatula to get the patties as thin as possible for that authentic texture.
Steaming the buns briefly after toasting creates that soft, signature mouthfeel.
Keyword Copycat Big Mac Sauce,Double Decker Burger,Homemade Big Mac Recipe

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