How to Make Deconstructed Big Mac - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Big Mac is an iconic fast food burger known for its two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions, all nestled between three sesame seed buns. It's a favorite for many people and often craved, but what if we told you that you could enjoy all the flavors of a Big Mac in a deconstructed form?

Deconstructed dishes have become increasingly popular in the culinary world, offering a unique and creative way to enjoy familiar flavors. And with the deconstructed Big...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon white vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 large romaine lettuce leaves, or to taste
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 ½ ounces grape tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 1 (2 ounce) hamburger bun, split and toasted
  • 1 spear dill pickle

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 3

  • Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, sugar, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined and set sauce aside.
  • Divide ground beef into 10 rounds, 3/4 ounce each, and shape into a small patties. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook mini burgers until brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Lay lettuce leaves on a large platter. Drizzle a small bit of sauce on top of the leaves. Place hamburger patties on top of the lettuce.
  • Drizzle more sauce on top of the patties and sprinkle with onion, tomatoes, and cheese. Add toasted bun and a pickle to the platter for garnish.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 529mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Potassium: 1398mg