Burger King Whopper
This recipe recreates the iconic Burger King Whopper. It features a pan-seared beef patty, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickles, and crisp onions, all nestled in a toasted sesame seed bun with a classic blend of mayonnaise and ketchup, offering a satisfying and familiar burger experience.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet or Griddle Heavy-bottomed for even searing
- 1 Spatula For flipping the patty and removing buns
- 1 Cutting Board For preparing vegetables
- 1 Chef's knife For chopping lettuce and slicing tomatoes
- 1 Small Bowl For seasoning the ground beef
Ingredients
Main
- 1 bun hamburger, Sesame-seed
- 1/4 pound Ground beef
- 1 dash Salt
- 3 Dill pickle chips ; or slices
- 1 teaspoon Catsup
- 4 Onion rings
- 2 slices Tomato
- 1/4 cup lettuce ; Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Gently form the 1/4 pound ground beef into a patty slightly larger than the bun, as it will shrink during cooking. Season both sides liberally with salt.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the seasoned beef patty in the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side for a medium doneness, pressing lightly once to ensure full contact and a good sear.
- While the patty cooks, lightly toast the sesame seed hamburger bun halves, cut-side down, on the same skillet or a separate toaster until golden brown and fragrant.
- Slice the tomato into two thin rounds and chop the lettuce. Ensure the dill pickle chips and onion rings are ready for assembly.
- Spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly on the bottom half of the toasted bun.
- Layer the chopped lettuce and two tomato slices over the mayonnaise.
- Place the hot, cooked beef patty directly onto the tomato and lettuce.
- Arrange the three dill pickle chips and four onion rings on top of the patty, then drizzle with a teaspoon of ketchup.
- Crown the burger with the top half of the toasted bun and serve immediately for best enjoyment.
Notes
For a truly authentic Whopper experience, focus on the patty. Use fresh ground beef with a good fat-to-lean ratio (80/20 is ideal for juiciness). Season generously with salt and a touch of black pepper just before cooking. Achieve a beautiful sear on a hot skillet or griddle, cooking to medium for optimal flavor. Toasting the sesame seed bun until lightly golden is crucial for texture and preventing sogginess. Ensure all vegetables are fresh, crisp, and thinly sliced for balanced bites. Layering is key: mayo, lettuce, tomato, patty, pickles, onion, and ketchup. Consider making your own crispy onion rings for a superior texture and flavor.