Big Mac

OK I will admit that one of my biggest weaknesses is McDonalds. In particular Big Mac's and Cheeseburgers. I try not to eat processed foods so now when I get a craving (or the kids won't stop asking for Macca's) I make this buger. It's not exactly the same taste as the real thing but it's pretty close. In fact I think this version is better because it's so much more filling and you know exactly whats going into it. Hope you enjoy.....

BURGERS
500g trim beef mince
salt & pepper
1 white onion VERY finely diced
1 iceburg lettuce sliced finely
4 slices cheddar cheese singles
Sliced Pickles
Special Sauce

SPECIAL SAUCE:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
4 teaspoons Sweet Mustard Sandwich pickle
3 VERY finely diced small pickles
1 tablespoon VERY finely diced Onion.
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Season the mince with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Combine well and dived into 8 very thin burger patties. Separate each burger with a piece of 'Go Between' paper and place in the fridge for at least 1/2 an hour to firm up.

Put all the Special Sauce ingredients in a bowl, mix well and put in the fridge for at least 2 hours for the flavours to combine.

Cook the burgers in a fry pan with very little oil on each side.

Put the burgers together as follows:-
Bottom Bun
1 tablespoon Special sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion
lettuce
Beef burger
1 slice cheese
Middle Bun
1 tablespoon Special Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Onion
sliced lettuce
Beef burger
4 sliced pickles
Top Bun