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What makes a Big Mac different from other burgers?
There are a few components that set the Big Mac apart from other burgers :
- Double Patties: the iconic Big Mac features double all-beef patties, topped with cheese
- Three-part bun: to separate the double patties, the Big Mac features three pieces of a bun, as opposed to just a top and bottom.
- Special sauce: the iconic Big Mac special sauce is sweet and tangy.
- Toppings: lettuce and diced onion complete the flavor profile of the Big Mac.
To recreate this burger, I mirrored all of these characteristics in a “ lightened-up ” way. The classical Big Mac rings in at 540 calories and 18 WW points. My version rings in at 381 calories and 10 WW points.
Reading: Skinny Big Mac Burger
What you’ll need to make a skinny Big Mac burger
- 96/4 extra lean ground beef
- I find mine at Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and some local supermarkets. If you can’t find extra lean ground beef, you can substitute any other ground beef, but the stats will change.
- sesame seed buns
- I used these from Big Marty’s – they are absolutely delicious, and huge!
- They are 180 calories and 4 WW points
- American cheese (I use Velveeta)
- dehydrated onion (also known as minced onion)
- Worcestershire sauce
- ketchup
- light mayonnaise
- sweet relish
- shredded lettuce
- onion
- white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
How to prep and cook the burger patties
To prep the patties, mix together the beef with the dehydrate onion and Worcestershire. The key hera is to very flavor the beef. then, form eight equal-sized patties, at approximately 2 ounces each. The samara to making these patties is pressing them very flat and dilute, since they are smaller in weight than a regular full-sized patty. We want them to be slender, but big adequate to cover the bun .
I like to use my flat-topped griddle to cook these, but any fry pan or grill pan will work big. First, preheat the pan over medium-high heat, and then spray it with non-stick cook spray. I cook the patties for about 3 minutes per side, flipping once .
once the burgers are cooked, divide 1 1/2 slices of Velveeta among every two patties ( two patties are equivalent to one serve ). Turn the heat off from under the pan. then, station a hat on the clear of the pan for the cheese to melt .
How to cut the burger bun into thirds
This is the motion I get asked most frequently when I show this recipe ! To cut the bun into thirds, it can be slippery. Since the bun will most likely come already cut in half, I merely take the compact of the two halves, and then slice that in half using a serrate knife. If you are unable to do this, you can decidedly leave the bun as-is. It ’ s very equitable for the whole aesthetic here .
How to prep the toppings
To make the especial sauce, merely combine the catsup, mayonnaise and relish in a small bowl and whisk them in concert .
To prep the onions, dice up a white onion angstrom little as possible, and then let it soak in the vinegar in a small bowl until you are quick to assemble ( trust me on this one ! )
How to assemble the burgers
This region is comfortable ! Spread the sauce on the bottom separate of the bun, then top with a patty, followed by the onions and lettuce. then, repeat that step again, and top it with the last separate of the bun .
And the end result…
Skinny Big Mac Burger
A lightened-up version of the fast food favorite, the ultimate burger: The Big Mac. Two lean beef patties topped with cheese and sandwiched between a sesame seed bun, complete with all the fixin’s, this burger will satisfy your fast food craving in a healthy way. With all homemade ingredients, you can control what goes into this burger, without compromising the flavor.
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Prep Time:
10
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
381
kcal
Equipment
- griddle or fry pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound 96/4 supernumerary tilt ground beef
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated onion
- 1 tablespoon worcester sauce
- 4 ground beef buns with seeds, preferred
- 6 slices American tall mallow I use velveeta
- 4 tsp catsup
- ¼ cup ignite mayo
- 4 tsp fresh relish
- ½ cup onion
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, dehydrated onion, and Worcestershire in a roll .
Divide into 8 burger patties, 2 ounces each (each serving will get 2 patties). Flatten them as much as possible in order to fit the hamburger buns.
- Slice each hamburger bun into thirds .
Cook the patties for about 3 minutes per side, flipping once.
Top each patty with 3/4 slice of cheese. Each serving (2 patties) will get 1 1/2 slices of cheese.
- Dice the white onion and flip with the vinegar in a small bowl, set aside .
- In another bowl, combine the catsup, mayonnaise, and gusto.
Read more: Heart Healthy Foods We Love And This Is Why!
Assemble the burgers.
Add 1/2 tbsp of the sauce to the bottom bun layer. Top with one of the patties, followed by some diced onion, and lettuce.
Add the middle section of the bun, and repeat the process, adding another 1/2 tbsp of the sauce, a patty, diced onion, and lettuce.
Top with the top of the bun.
Notes
WW Points :
- 10 WW points per burger (all plans)
Nutrition
Serving:
1
burger
|
Calories:
381
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
35
g
|
Protein:
29
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
959
mg
|
Potassium:
180
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
11
g
|
Vitamin A:
101
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
92
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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