Kenji'S Better Big Mac Recipe

Name: Kenji'S Better Big Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PATTIES; 3 1/4 ounces boneless beef short ribs, well-chilled; 1/4 cup onion, finely minced; SAUCE; 1 teaspoon onion, grated on a Microplane grater; 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 1/4 teaspoon vegemite or 1/4 teaspoon maggi seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; BUNS; 1 egg white; 1 whole hamburger bun (Wonderbread or Sunbeam); 1 bottom-half hamburger bun (Wonderbread or Sunbeam); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; BEGIN ASSEMBLY AND COOK PATTIES; 1/4 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded; 4 dill pickle slices; kosher salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper; 1 slice top-quality American cheese (such as Boar's Head or Land O' Lakes)

Servings: persons

PATTIES
3 1/4 ounces boneless beef short ribs, well-chilled
1/4 cup onion, finely minced
SAUCE
1 teaspoon onion, grated on a Microplane grater
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 1/4 teaspoon vegemite or 1/4 teaspoon maggi seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
BUNS
1 egg white
1 whole hamburger bun (Wonderbread or Sunbeam)
1 bottom-half hamburger bun (Wonderbread or Sunbeam)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
BEGIN ASSEMBLY AND COOK PATTIES
1/4 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 dill pickle slices
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper
1 slice top-quality American cheese (such as Boar's Head or Land O' Lakes)

1
PATTIES.
2
Pass beef through meat grinder fitted with 1/4-inch plate twice. Form into 2 even balls and flatten into 4-inch patties using wet hands against a cutting board.
3
Scrape patties up with thin spatula and place on a sheet of parchment paper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4
Place the 1/4 cup minced onion on a double layer of paper towels on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 10 minutes on LOW power (setting 1 or 2) until mostly dehydrated, but not browned. Set aside.
5
SAUCE.
6
While onion is dehydrating, combine grated onion, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, sugar, marmite and turmeric. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.
7
BUNS.
8
Preheat toaster oven or broiler to high.
9
Use one finger to spread a very thin layer of egg white over the top of the top bun. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and place under the broiler for 30 seconds until set. Set aside.
10
Use a sharp, thin knife to cut off the very bottom of the bottom bun half, creating a single circular piece of bread with cut surfaces on both sides.
11
Toast cut side of top bun and bottom bun, and one side of center bun piece under broiler until light golden brown.
12
BEGIN ASSEMBLY AND COOK PATTIES.
13
Place bottom bun and center bun on cutting board toasted-side up.
14
Spread half of sauce on each.
15
Divide dehydrated onions evenly between bottom and center buns and top with lettuce. Place 2 pickle slices on each.
16
Season burger patties with salt and pepper, to taste.
17
Heat a heavy-bottomed 10-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat until lightly smoking.
18
Add patties and cook WITHOUT MOVING until first side is crusty and browned, about 1 minute.
19
Scrape up patties with a stiff spatula and flip.
20
Top 1 patty with 1 slice cheese.
21
Continue cooking until cooked through, about 1 minute longer.
22
Transfer cheese-topped patty to bottom bun and cheeseless patty to middle bun.
23
Place top bun on top of center, then stack center bun on top of bottom.
24
Serve immediately.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PATTIES, 3 1/4 ounces boneless beef short ribs, well-chilled, 1/4 cup onion, finely minced, SAUCE, and more.

Yes, Kenji'S Better Big Mac falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kenji'S Better Big Mac

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