Homemade Big Mac and Fries

A home-cooked fakeaway version of the classic Big Mac, tastier and more filling than the original.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Servings

4 people

Ingredients

• 80g tomato sauce
• 80g mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
• 1 onion (split), 1 tbsp crispy onions
• 500g beef steak mince
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp oil
• 4 crispy lettuce leaves
• 4 jacket-sized potatoes
• 4 gherkins
• 100g cheddar cheese
• 4 brioche buns
• 4 wooden skewers

Method

Step 1: Make Sauce

Mix tomato sauce and mayonnaise in a bowl.

Step 2: Chop Onion

Finely chop the onion.

Step 3: Mix Sauce

Stir half of the chopped onion into the sauce mixture.

Step 4: Crispy Onions

Add the dried onions to the mixture and stir.

Step 5: Fry Onions

Fry the remaining onion in the oil on a low/med heat until soft.

Step 6: Prep Mince

Place the mince in a mixing bowl.

Step 7: Mix Burger

Add the fried onions, egg, salt and pepper.

Step 8: Shape

Mix the ingredients by hand. Divide into four pieces.

Step 9: Fry Burgers

Roll the burger mix into balls and flatten in a frying pan. Fry on a medium heat until browned.

Step 10: Prep Chips

Chop the potatoes into chips, approx. 1cm thick.

Step 11: Fry Chips

Using a deep fat fryer at 150°C, fry the chips in batches until golden brown.

Step 12: Warm Chips

Add the batches of chips to a baking tray and keep warm in the oven.

Step 13: Toast Buns

Lightly toast the buns.

Step 14: Base Sauce

Add a covering of burger sauce to the base of each bun.

Step 15: Add Lettuce

Add a layer of lettuce.

Step 16: Add Burger

Add a burger.

Step 17: Middle Sauce

Add another layer of sauce.

Step 18: Add Cheese

Add a layer of sliced cheddar.

Step 19: Add Gherkin

Add a layer of sliced gherkin.

Step 20: Lid Sauce

Add a layer of sauce to the bun lid.

Step 21: Assemble

Add the bun lid and place the skewer through the burger to prevent it from falling apart.

Step 22: Microwave Finish

Microwave each plate for 1 minute to melt the cheese and get that takeaway feel.

Step 23: Serve Chips

Season the chips with salt and vinegar to taste and serve in a bowl.

Step 24: Serve Meal

Serve the burger with a portion of the chips and remaining burger sauce.

Alternatives

The cheese can be omitted or replaced with dairy-free cheese. The gherkins can be omitted if they are not to your liking. If you prefer the 'alternative' burger option, skip the sauce, cook the burgers under a grill and omit the microwave section. Oven chips or French fries can be used, and brioche buns can be replaced with a gluten-free option.