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Homemade Big Mac‑Style Burger & Fries (All Organic, Grass‑Fed)
Double‑deck, melty cheese, tangy “special sauce,” and crispy organic russet fries—made at home with grass‑fed beef and organic buns.
Quick Stats
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Serves: 2 giant burgers + fries for 2
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Prep: 20 min • Cook: 20–25 min • Total: ~40–45 min
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Gear: Large skillet or griddle, sheet pan/air fryer, small bowl
Ingredients (All Organic)
Special Sauce
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 Tbsp ketchup
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1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish (finely chopped)
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1 tsp yellow mustard
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1 tsp white wine vinegar (or pickle brine)
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¼ tsp each: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika
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Pinch turmeric, pinch sugar (optional), pinch salt
Burgers
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1 lb grass‑fed ground beef (80/20)
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½ tsp fine sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
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4 slices American cheese (or mild cheddar)
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2 organic hamburger buns plus 1 extra bottom bun (for the middle “club” layer)
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1 cup shredded iceberg
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¼ cup finely diced white onion
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8–10 dill pickle chips
Fries
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2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed (peel optional)
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1–2 Tbsp avocado oil (air fryer/oven) or neutral frying oil (deep/pan fry)
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Fine sea salt
Directions
1) Make the Sauce
Whisk all Special Sauce ingredients. Chill.
2) Prep the Fries (choose one)
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Air Fryer: Cut potatoes into ¼‑inch sticks. Soak 20 min in cold water, drain, dry very well. Toss with 1–2 Tbsp oil + salt. Air‑fry 380°F 12–15 min, shaking twice; bump to 400°F 3–5 min to finish.
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Oven: Toss dried sticks with oil + salt. Bake 425°F 25–30 min, flipping once, until crisp.
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Stovetop Double‑Fry (best crunch): First fry at 325°F 4–5 min (pale/soft). Drain. Second fry at 375°F 2–3 min to golden. Salt immediately.
3) Cook the Patties
Divide beef into 4 thin patties (about 4 oz each, wider than buns). Season with salt & pepper.
Griddle or skillet over medium‑high 2–3 min per side; melt cheese on two of the patties.
4) Toast the Buns
Lightly toast top + bottom of two buns and an extra bottom bun (the middle layer).
5) Build Each Burger (bottom→top)
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Bottom bun: Sauce → onions → pickles → lettuce → cheesed patty
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Middle bun (extra bottom): Sauce → onions → lettuce → plain patty
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Top bun: Sauce, close and press gently.
Serve hot with fries and extra sauce for dipping.
Flavor‑Pop Tips
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Shred iceberg ultra‑fine for that classic crunch.
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Smash technique: Press patties in the first 30 seconds for better sear.
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Pickle power: A splash of pickle brine in the sauce = instant tang.
Estimated Nutrition (per burger + half the fries)
~980 kcal • 51 g protein • 79 g carbs • 51 g fat (varies by bun, cheese, and fry method).