Copycat Big Mac—Smash Burger Style!

Name: Copycat Big Mac—Smash Burger Style!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 sesame seed hamburger bun, plus an additional bottom bun cut to make an even “inner” bun; 1 sesame seed hamburger bun, plus an additional bottom bun cut to make an even “inner” bun; 1 sesame seed hamburger bun, plus an additional bottom bun cut to make an even “inner” bun; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 6–7 ounces (170 to 200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into two 3- to 3½-ounce (85 to 100 g) loosely packed meatballs; 6–7 ounces (170 to 200 g) 80/20 ground beef, divided into two 3- to 3½-ounce (85 to 100 g) loosely packed meatballs; 2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 2 teaspoons pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons (30 g) Copycat Big Mac Sauce; 2 tablespoons (20 g) diced white onion; ½ cup (22 g) shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 slice American cheese; 4 dill pickle chips

Preparation info

Servings:
1
burger

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

About

We would never be so bold as to claim that our version is better than the original. Wait a minute. Yes, we would. We think our Copycat Big Mac Smash Burger is better than the original Big Mac. Sorry, McDonald’s.

Ingredients

1 sesame seed hamburger bun, plus an additional bottom bun cut to make an even “inner” bun
1 tablespoon (15 ml

Americas
United States
Burger

Method

Turn the griddle on to medium/high to high heat (above 400°F [200°C]).
While the griddle is coming up to temperature, lay the top and bottom buns on the griddle facedown. Once the buns are toasted to a light golden brown, pull and set aside.
Once the griddle is to temperature, lay the oil on the griddle.
Place the 2 meatballs in the oil, ens