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Here's how a 'fakeaway' genius recreated a McDonald's Big Mac at home

Is Aldi the new McDonald's? - by Catie Powers
  • 14 Jul 2021

A 'fakeaway' genius has shared how they made an entire McDonald's meal dupe out of ingredients from Aldi and we're already on our way to the shops. 

WATCH: McDonald's burger is made into ice cream

According to a report from the Daily Mail, a home-cook has recreated your favourite Maccas Big Mac burger, as well as nuggets and chips, using cheap ingredients from Aldi.

The results? Frugal perfection.

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Real Big Mac or the Aldi dupe? You decide.

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The publication explained that the Aussie shopper purchased $2.49 brioche buns, $6.99 beef mince, $1.69 Chunky burger sauce, $3.99 cheese slices, $1.89 French fries and $3.29 tempura chicken nuggets.

The total cost of the ingredients came to approximately $20.34 and they made about four burgers. 

Here's how she did it...

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A Big Mac is arguably at the top of the McDonald's burger hierarchy.

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The Maccas copycat explained her process in a Facebook group.

The patties were made by mixing the mince with two eggs and seasoning to help maintain shape and optimise flavour. She then assembled the bun with the patties, lettuce, cheese and burger sauce. 

As for the sides, the fries were made with olive oil and paprika, as well as a 'charcoal chicken shaker fries' seasoning. Meanwhile, the tempura-style chicken nuggets where whacked in the oven. 

The 'fakeaway' masterpiece received a ton of praise from members of the Facebook group.

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"That looks a million times better than McDonald's," one user wrote in the comments. 

Another added that the home-cook's creation looked "healthier than Maccas". 

Others gave their endorsement for the Chunky burger sauce which many claimed tasted identical to McDonald's iconic Big Mac sauce.

But don't take our word for it, recreate this 'fakeaway' hack for yourself!

Catie Powers

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