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Close-up handheld photo of a double-decker burger with melted cheese and secret sauce. (Homemade Big Mac Recipe)

Homemade Big Mac Recipe: The Ultimate Double-Decker Copycat Burger

This Homemade Big Mac Recipe features two well-seared beef patties, a three-part toasted sesame bun, and a creamy orange-tinted secret sauce. Perfect for home cooks wanting a superior version of the iconic fast-food classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 burger
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 oz Ground Beef (80/20) Divided into two 2oz balls
  • 1 Sesame Seed Bun Plus a middle 'club' layer
  • 1 slice Yellow American Cheese
  • 2 tbsp White Onion Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Iceberg Lettuce Shredded
  • 2 slices Dill Pickles
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sweet Relish
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika For the orange tint

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for searing patties.
  • 1 Metal Spatula For pressing patties thin.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk mayonnaise, relish, mustard, and paprika in a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to develop the orange tint.
  2. Butter all three bun layers and toast in a skillet until golden brown and warm.
Cooking and Assembly
  1. Flatten beef into thin patties. Sear in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side until a deep crust forms.
  2. Layer sauce, onions, lettuce, cheese, and patty on the bottom bun. Add middle bun and repeat with sauce, lettuce, pickles, and the second patty. Top with the sesame bun.

Notes

Keep the beef cold until cooking to ensure a better sear.
Soak onions in cold water to remove the harsh bite.