This homemade McDonald’s hamburger is quick, simple, and tastes just like the real thing! With juicy beef patties, soft buns, and the perfect balance of ketchup and mustard, you can make these burgers in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a family meal or a fun weekend treat!
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated onions
- 1-pound ground chuck
- 8 hamburger buns
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- 16 dill pickle slices
How To Make Hamburger?
- Prepare the seasoning: Mix salt, black pepper, and Accent seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Hydrate the onions: Soak dehydrated onions in 2 tbsp warm water and let them soften while you cook the patties.
- Preheat the griddle: Heat a griddle to 190°C or use a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Shape and cook the patties: Form 8 small patties from the ground chuck. Place them on the griddle, press them down for 4-5 seconds, and season. Flip, season the other side, and cook for another minute or until done.
- Toast the buns: Place buns cut-side down on the griddle and toast until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers: Add 5 small dots of mustard and 5 larger dots of ketchup on the top bun. Place a patty on the bottom bun, top with onions and 1-2 pickle slices, then close with the top bun.
- Make it a cheeseburger: Add a slice of American cheese to each patty after flipping, let it melt, and continue assembling as usual.
Recipe Tips:
- Use 80/20 Ground Beef for the Best Flavor: McDonald’s uses beef with some fat for juicy patties. Choose 80% lean and 20% fat ground chuck to get the same texture and taste.
- Press the Patties Thin for That Classic Texture: McDonald’s patties are very thin. When placing the beef on the hot griddle, press it down firmly for 4-5 seconds so it sticks to the surface and gets crispy edges.
- Don’t Skip the Dehydrated Onions: Fresh onions won’t give the same taste. Use dehydrated onions soaked in warm water—this is key to getting the real McDonald’s flavor.
- Toast the Buns Lightly for the Right Softness: McDonald’s buns are soft but slightly toasted. Toast them just until golden brown so they don’t get too crispy or dry.
- Follow the Ketchup & Mustard Dot Pattern: McDonald’s burgers use 5 small dots of mustard and 5 larger dots of ketchup—this ensures every bite has the right balance of flavors.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the hamburger cool down first. Then, wrap it well or put it in a container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap each patty in plastic, then put them in a freezer bag. They will stay good for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the patty and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until hot. Toast the bun lightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 1380mg
- Potassium: 259mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 14g
McDonald’s Hamburger
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
280
kcalThis homemade McDonald’s hamburger is quick, simple, and tastes just like the real thing! With juicy beef patties, soft buns, and the perfect balance of ketchup and mustard, you can make these burgers in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a family meal or a fun weekend treat!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning
2 tablespoons dehydrated onions
1-pound ground chuck
8 hamburger buns
4 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons mustard
16 dill pickle slices
Directions
- Prepare the seasoning: Mix salt, black pepper, and Accent seasoning in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Hydrate the onions: Soak dehydrated onions in 2 tbsp warm water and let them soften while you cook the patties.
- Preheat the griddle: Heat a griddle to 190°C or use a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Shape and cook the patties: Form 8 small patties from the ground chuck. Place them on the griddle, press them down for 4-5 seconds, and season. Flip, season the other side, and cook for another minute or until done.
- Toast the buns: Place buns cut-side down on the griddle and toast until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers: Add 5 small dots of mustard and 5 larger dots of ketchup on the top bun. Place a patty on the bottom bun, top with onions and 1-2 pickle slices, then close with the top bun.
- Make it a cheeseburger: Add a slice of American cheese to each patty after flipping, let it melt, and continue assembling as usual.
Notes
- Use 80/20 Ground Beef for the Best Flavor: McDonald’s uses beef with some fat for juicy patties. Choose 80% lean and 20% fat ground chuck to get the same texture and taste.
- Press the Patties Thin for That Classic Texture: McDonald’s patties are very thin. When placing the beef on the hot griddle, press it down firmly for 4-5 seconds so it sticks to the surface and gets crispy edges.
- Don’t Skip the Dehydrated Onions: Fresh onions won’t give the same taste. Use dehydrated onions soaked in warm water—this is key to getting the real McDonald’s flavor.
- Toast the Buns Lightly for the Right Softness: McDonald’s buns are soft but slightly toasted. Toast them just until golden brown so they don’t get too crispy or dry.
- Follow the Ketchup & Mustard Dot Pattern: McDonald’s burgers use 5 small dots of mustard and 5 larger dots of ketchup—this ensures every bite has the right balance of flavors.
