Best 2 Kenjis Better Big Mac Recipes

The Kenji's Better Big Mac is the ultimate homemade version of the iconic McDonald's classic. This gourmet burger is made with a juicy, flavorful beef patty, melted American cheese, tangy pickles, diced onions, crisp shredded lettuce, and a special sauce that ties it all together. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures, sure to satisfy any burger lover. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for Kenji's Better Big Mac, providing step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks to ensure that you create the most delicious and satisfying burger experience at home.

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KENJI'S BETTER BIG MAC

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Entered for safe-keeping. By Kenji López-Alt, Chief Creative Officer of Serious Eats, who sought to make a higher quality Big Mac, keeping the balance of tastes and small bun size, while omitting the long list of preservatives and thickeners. This is my kind of copycat - make it better, not the same! More at: http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2011/05/the-burger-lab-building-a-better-big-mac.html. Kenji uses the Wonderbread or Sunbeam bread for the small diameter and the squishiness. It may not be clear in the ingredients list but you need 1 1/2 buns: 1 top and 2 bottoms. This recipe calls for a meat grinder, a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster oven or broiler and a stove-top.

Provided by KateL

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 1/4 ounces boneless beef short ribs, well-chilled
1/4 cup onion, finely minced
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 teaspoon vegemite or 1/4 teaspoon maggi seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 egg white
1 whole hamburger bun (Wonderbread or Sunbeam)
1 bottom-half hamburger bun (Wonderbread or Sunbeam)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
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)

Steps:

PATTIES.
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.
Scrape patties up with thin spatula and place on a sheet of parchment paper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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.
SAUCE.
While onion is dehydrating, combine grated onion, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, sugar, marmite and turmeric. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.
BUNS.
Preheat toaster oven or broiler to high.
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.
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.
Toast cut side of top bun and bottom bun, and one side of center bun piece under broiler until light golden brown.
BEGIN ASSEMBLY AND COOK PATTIES.
Place bottom bun and center bun on cutting board toasted-side up.
Spread half of sauce on each.
Divide dehydrated onions evenly between bottom and center buns and top with lettuce. Place 2 pickle slices on each.
Season burger patties with salt and pepper, to taste.
Heat a heavy-bottomed 10-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat until lightly smoking.
Add patties and cook WITHOUT MOVING until first side is crusty and browned, about 1 minute.
Scrape up patties with a stiff spatula and flip.
Top 1 patty with 1 slice cheese.
Continue cooking until cooked through, about 1 minute longer.
Transfer cheese-topped patty to bottom bun and cheeseless patty to middle bun.
Place top bun on top of center, then stack center bun on top of bottom.
Serve immediately.

MC DONALD'S BIG MAC

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Make and share this Mc Donald's Big Mac recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iluvclayaiken1978

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 1 hamburger

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 hamburger bun with sesame seeds
1/2 additional hamburger bun
1/4 lb ground beef
1 dash salt
1 tablespoon kraft thousand island dressing
1 teaspoon finely diced onion
1/2 cup chopped lettuce
1 slice American cheese
2 -3 dill pickle slices

Steps:

With a serrated knife, cut the top off the extra bun half, leaving about a 3/4-inch-thick slice.
That will be the middle bun of your sandwich.
Place the three bun halves on a hot pan or griddle, face down, and toast them to a light brown.
Set aside, but keep the pan hot.
Divide the ground beef in half and press into two thin patties slightly larger than the bun.
Cook the patties in the hot pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Salt lightly.
build the burger in the following stacking order from the bottom up: bottom bun, half of dressing, half of onion, half of lettuce, American cheese, beef patty, middle bun, remainder of dressing, remainder of onion, remainder of lettuce, pickle slices, beef patty, top bun.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
Make sure your ground beef is at least 80% lean.
Season the beef patties generously with salt and pepper.
Cook the patties over medium-high heat until they are cooked through.
Toast the buns until they are golden brown.
Use a variety of toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese.
Serve the burgers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Kenji's Better Big Mac is a delicious and easy-to-make version of the classic fast food burger. With its juicy beef patties, toasted buns, and variety of toppings, this burger is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're craving a Big Mac, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!