Ingredients :
BIG MAC SAUCE
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sweet pickle relish
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. beef bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
BURGERS
1/2 c. finely chopped yellow onion
1 lb. (80% lean) ground beef
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 sesame seed hamburger buns, plus 4 bottom buns
2 tsp. (or more) neutral oil
4 slices American cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce
24 dill pickle chips
Directions :
BIG MAC SAUCE :
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, mustard, paprika, sugar, onion powder, beef bouillon, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
BURGERS :
In a small bowl, cover onion with cold water; set aside until ready to use.
Form beef into 8 patties about 1″ wider than buns; season all over with salt and pepper.
In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Working in batches, cook buns cut side down, adding more oil if needed and watching closely, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer buns to a cutting board.
In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook 4 patties, flipping halfway through, until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining patties.
Drain reserved onions and spread on a paper towel-lined plate. Spread some sauce across bottom bun. Top with a slice of cheese, some onions, lettuce, 3 pickles, and a burger patty. Top with a second bottom bun, more sauce, onions, lettuce, and 3 pickles. Top with a second burger patty. Close with top bun. Repeat to make 3 more burgers.