The Bagel Big Mac is a delicious take on the classic fast-food favourite, the Big Mac. This recipe features lean steak mince patties with melted cheddar, fresh vegetables, and a homemade Big Mac sauce, all sandwiched between bagels. The combination of beef, creamy sauce, crisp lettuce, and soft bagels gets very close to the taste of the famous burger. It's perfect for a special treat or whenever you're craving a Big Mac with a twist.

TOTAL 30m

Begin by removing the lean steak mince from the fridge.

1. Prepare the Big Mac sauce by mixing together mayo, gherkin & dill pickle, ketchup, and yellow mustard. Place the sauce in the fridge to chill.

2. Take the mince and add it to a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and a HEAVY pinch of freshly ground black pepper.

3. Slice the cheddar cheese and tomatoes, and shred the iceberg lettuce. Leave the lettuce in cold water to wash and crisp.

4. In a pan, add finely sliced onions with a tablespoon of oil and caramelize them slowly over medium heat.

5. For the burger patties, divide the beef into 4 equal portions and flatten them into thin burger patties, about the size of a mug.

6. Once the onions are caramelized, set them aside. In the same pan, add the burger patties and fry for 2 minutes per side. Press them down in the pan to flatten.

7. Remove the burger patties from the pan and place them in an oven tray. Top each patty with cheese and leave them in a warm oven to allow the cheese to melt.

8. You'll need 1 1/2 bagels per person.

9. Assemble the stack as follows:

• Bun (toasted in the oven)

• Big Mac sauce

• Lettuce

• Burger patty with cheese

• Bun

• Big Mac sauce

• Lettuce

• Burger patty with cheese

• Sliced tomatoes

• Caramelized onions

• Bun!