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High Protein Big Mac

This High Protein Big Mac is a healthier homemade version of the classic fast food favorite. Made with lean beef, a creamy homemade sauce, and stacked patties, it delivers big flavor while packing over 50 grams of protein per burger.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 2 Burgers
Course: lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 554
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 400 g extra lean beef mince
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese
  • Lettuce
  • 2 seeded brioche buns
  • 24 g diced white onion
  • Pickles optional
For the Sauce
  • 20 g gherkin relish
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 15 g yellow mustard
  • 100 g light mayonnaise or fat free mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the burgers.
  2. In another bowl, combine the beef mince with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Divide the beef into four equal patties and flatten slightly.
  4. Heat a pan over high heat and cook patties for about 2 minutes per side until browned.
  5. Toast the brioche buns lightly.
  6. Spread sauce on the bottom bun, then add lettuce, one beef patty, diced onion, and cheese.
  7. Place the extra bun layer in the middle and spread more sauce.
  8. Add pickles, lettuce, another patty, and finish with the top bun.
  9. Repeat to assemble the second burger.

Notes

  • Do not overwork the beef or the patties may become tough.
  • The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
  • Swap beef with lean turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • For a lower carb version, serve in lettuce wraps instead of buns.
 

Nutrition (Per Burger)

 
Calories: 555
Protein: 52g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fat: 19g