🍔 Homemade Big Mac recipe with flank steak burgers | Easy and delicious
Are you looking for how to make a homemade Big Mac that stands out from the rest? This recipe combines two Aliments DKL flank steak burgers, a creamy homemade sauce, melted cheese, crunchy lettuce, pickles, and that famous triple-decker bun.
The result? A generous, gourmet, and easy-to-prepare homemade burger, perfect for the BBQ, a family dinner, or a burger night with friends. 🔥
⏱️ Prep time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook time: 10 to 15 minutes
🍔 Servings: 4 burgers
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
⭐ Why make a homemade Big Mac with flank steak burgers?
The secret to an excellent burger starts with the meat.
For this recipe, we replace traditional patties with Aliments DKL flank steak burgers.
This gives you an especially gourmet burger while keeping all the elements you instantly recognize:
- 🍔 Two flank steak burger patties
- 🥣 A homemade Big Mac-style sauce
- 🧀 Melted cheese
- 🥬 Crunchy iceberg lettuce
- 🥒 Pickles
- 🧅 Finely diced onion
- 🍞 A triple-decker sesame bun
And best of all, you can adjust the toppings exactly how you like them.
More sauce? Extra pickles? Double cheese? At home, you’re the boss. 😋
🛒 Ingredients for 4 homemade Big Macs
For the burgers
- 8 Aliments DKL flank steak burger patties
- 4 sesame hamburger buns
- 4 extra bun pieces to create the middle layer
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- Finely shredded iceberg lettuce
- Sliced pickles
- ½ small onion, very finely diced
- Salt and pepper
🥣 Homemade Big Mac-style sauce
No need for a complicated sauce.
To make our homemade burger sauce, mix:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp relish
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Stir until you get a smooth sauce.
💡 Chef’s tip
Make your sauce about 30 minutes before the meal and let it rest in the refrigerator.
This allows the flavors to meld perfectly.
You can even make it a few hours in advance.
And most importantly… make a little extra for the fries. 🍟
👨🍳 How to make a homemade Big Mac step by step
1. Prepare all the toppings
Start by finely shredding the iceberg lettuce.
Then, dice the onion into small pieces and slice your pickles.
Prepare the cheese and buns as well.
Why prepare everything before cooking?
Because once the burgers are cooked, you can assemble them immediately while the patties are still nice and hot and the cheese is perfectly melted.
🔥 2. Cook the flank steak burgers
Heat up your BBQ or a skillet.
Place the Aliments DKL flank steak burger patties on the heat and cook until the ground beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
Add the cheddar towards the end of cooking so it melts directly onto the meat.
🔥 BBQ Tip
Avoid constantly pressing your burgers with your spatula while cooking.
Instead, let the patties cook undisturbed and flip them only as needed.
🍞 3. Prepare the famous middle bun
This is one of the details that instantly gives the homemade Big Mac its signature look.
Use an extra bun half to create the middle layer.
Lightly toast the cut surfaces of the buns on the BBQ or in a pan.
A few seconds is all it takes.
Lightly toasted bread also holds up better against the sauce.
🍔 4. How to assemble your homemade Big Mac
Here is our preferred order:
🍞 Bottom bun
↓
🥣 Homemade sauce
↓
🥬 Iceberg lettuce
↓
🧀 Cheddar
↓
🍔 Flank steak burger
↓
🧅 Onion
↓
🍞 Middle bun
↓
🥣 Homemade sauce
↓
🥬 Iceberg lettuce
↓
🥒 Pickles
↓
🍔 Second flank steak burger
↓
🍞 Top bun
Press down lightly on the burger to stabilize everything.
Then what?
Napkins are not optional. 😂🍔
🥩 Why choose a flank steak burger?
Flank steak is particularly prized for its distinctive beefy flavor.
In patty form, it becomes an excellent option for making a gourmet burger at home.
In this recipe, it mainly adds a new personality to the classic Big Mac.
You keep the sauce, the cheese, the pickles, and the lettuce…
but the focus is even more on the burger.
🍟 What to serve with a homemade Big Mac?
The classic is obviously fries.
But several side dishes work perfectly:
- 🍟 Homemade fries
- 🥔 Potato wedges
- 🍠 Sweet potato fries
- 🧅 Onion rings
- 🥒 Fried pickles
- 🥗 Coleslaw
For a night with friends, you could also create a burger bar.
Place the sauces and toppings in the center of the table and let everyone build their own burger.
❄️ An easy dinner thanks to frozen burgers
Having frozen flank steak burgers in the freezer means you always have a great option on hand for a meal.
You only prepare the amount you need and add your favorite toppings.
It’s convenient for:
🔥 BBQ nights
🍔 Burger dinners
🏕️ Camping
👨👩👧👦 Family meals
🏒 Game nights
🎉 Dinners with friends
❓ FAQ – Homemade Big Mac
What sauce should I use for a homemade Big Mac?
A sauce based on mayonnaise, relish, yellow mustard, vinegar, and spices makes for a creamy and slightly tangy sauce that is perfect for this type of burger.
Can I make the homemade Big Mac sauce ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare it a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
What is the internal temperature for a beef burger?
For ground beef, aim for a safe internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
How do I make the middle bun?
Simply use an extra hamburger bun half and lightly toast it before assembly.
Can I make this recipe on the BBQ?
Absolutely. BBQ flank steak burgers are perfect for this recipe. You can also cook the patties in a skillet.
🚚 Aliments DKL flank steak burgers delivered in Quebec
Want to try this recipe at home?
Aliments DKL flank steak burgers are frozen and easy to keep on hand for your next burger nights and BBQs.
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