Homemade McDonald's Hamburger Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade McDonald's Hamburger Recipe
Description
The recipe blends salt, ground black pepper, and optional Accent seasoning to season the ground chuck effectively. Dehydrated onions are softened with warm water to regain moisture and flavor. The burgers are cooked on a preheated griddle at 375°F, allowing juices to drain and forming a crust by pressing the patties firmly for a few seconds before seasoning and flipping. This cooking technique replicates the characteristic thin, seared burger patty of McDonald's.
The patties are served on hamburger buns with ketchup, mustard, and sliced dill pickles, creating the recognizable combination of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet tastes. The recipe advises precise portioning of patties by weight and includes tips for proper assembly to mimic the original.
These burgers work well for a casual meal where a homemade version of the fast-food classic is desired, providing control over seasoning and cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
- 2 tablespoons onion dehydrated
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 8 Hamburger Bun
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- 16 dill pickles sliced
Instructions
- Combine the salt, pepper, and Accent seasoning in a small bowl. You will use this spice mixture to season the ground chuck in Step 4. You will not use all of it, and you can store the remainder for later use.
- Place the dehydrated onions into a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of warm water. The onions will hydrate and be ready by the time you finish cooking the burgers.
- Preheat the griddle to 375°F. For this recipe I like to use a griddle because it allows the juices to drain away from the burger while cooking. If you do not have a griddle, you can use a very large skillet.
- Form 8 small round patties with the ground chuck. Place the patties onto the hot griddle. Use a spatula to press the patties into the griddle for 4 to 5 seconds. You know you have pressed the patties down hard enough when you have to scrape them from the griddle. Season the patties liberally. Then flip, season the other side, and cook for another minute or so until the burgers have cooked through. Remove them from the griddle.
- Place the buns on the griddle, cut side down, and toast them until they begin to brown. Remove them from the griddle.
- To assemble the burgers, place 5 small squirts (like dots) of mustard on the top bun. Follow the mustard with 5 larger squirts of ketchup. Place a patty on the bottom bun along with some onions and one or two dill pickle slices. Place the top bun on top.
Cheeseburger
- If you would like to make a McDonald's Cheeseburger, simply add a slice of American cheese to the burger patty once you have flipped it over, and proceed with the recipe as written.
Notes
- Do not press the patties after the initial press; allow them to cook undisturbed to retain juiciness.
- Measure each patty to about 1.6 ounces for authentic sizing and cooking consistency.
- Place condiments both under and over the patty to mimic the original McDonald's assembly style.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1380mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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