Bigger Better Big Arch Burger
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A giant, homemade upgrade to McDonald's Big Arch burger. It features juicy, pre-smashed beef patties, sharp white cheddar cheese, a tangy signature sauce, and crunchy Funyuns for the ultimate oniony bite.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, spices, and vinegar to make the special Big Arch sauce. → Pre-smash the beef patties flat between sheets of plastic wrap using a heavy saucepan. → Spread a thin layer of sauce on the buns and toast them in a medium pan. → Sear the patties in a hot pan, season, flip, and immediately melt cheddar cheese on top. → Assemble the burger with sauce, onions, pickles, cheese, lettuce, and crispy Funyuns.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, spices, and vinegar to make the special Big Arch sauce. → Pre-smash the beef patties flat between sheets of plastic wrap using a heavy saucepan. → Spread a thin layer of sauce on the buns and toast them in a medium pan. → Sear the patties in a hot pan, season, flip, and immediately melt cheddar cheese on top. → Assemble the burger with sauce, onions, pickles, cheese, lettuce, and crispy Funyuns.
Introduction
A giant, homemade upgrade to McDonald's Big Arch burger. It features juicy, pre-smashed beef patties, sharp white cheddar cheese, a tangy signature sauce, and crunchy Funyuns for the ultimate oniony bite.
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Whisk well with a spoon and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 2
Prepare the fresh toppings: thinly slice the red onions, shred the iceberg lettuce, and slice the dill pickles.
Step 3
Place a 5-oz ground beef ball between two sheets of plastic wrap. Press flat with the bottom of a heavy saucepan to form a thin, uniform patty. Fine-tune the edges with your fingers, and repeat for the second patty.
Step 4
Split the burger bun and spread a thin layer of the prepared sauce on the inside surfaces. Toast the buns sauce-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and lightly crispy, then set aside.
Step 5
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Place the pre-smashed patties in the dry, hot pan, press down firmly with a spatula to ensure good surface contact, and season generously with salt and pepper.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Pre-smashing the patties between plastic wrap beforehand is much easier for home cooks than trying to smash them directly in a hot pan.
Toasting the buns with a bit of the burger sauce spread on them gives the sauce a unique, caramelized flavor profile.
Using Funyuns instead of standard crispy fried onions provides a superior crunch and a nostalgic, savory onion flavor.
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