McLean-Deluxe

This burger replaced the Mc D.L.T. on the menu back in 1990, and barely lasted 4 years. It was a low-fat, "lean" burger compared with the other McDonald’s burger offerings. (still had a lot of fat, though)

They tried a break-through technology that utilized sea-weed extract mixed with the beef to give it more flavor. Such a small percentage was used that it really had no effect on the flavor. It was more of a gimmick to make people think, "wow, a new technology that'll make a lower fat burger taste great… I gotta try one".

Not surprisingly, the sodium level was nearly double that of the other hamburgers. Another interesting fact is that the seaweed extract was actually a form of monosodium glutamate, or MSG as you may know it, in a seaweed oil base. (seaweed is a vegetable, so basically we're talking vegetable oil here)

Ingredients (per sandwich)

• 1/5 pound 92% lean ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon Accent®
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, non iodized
• 1/8 teaspoon olive oil
• McDonald’s Hamburger Seasoning
• 1 sesame seed bun
• 1 tablespoon Hunt's® ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Kraft® light mayonnaise
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped white onion
• 1/4 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
• 2-3 Heinz® genuine dill slices
• 1 tomato slice
• non-stick cooking spray

The Beef Patty

1. Divide 1 pound of beef into 5 equal pieces. Add 1/4 teaspoon of Accent® (MSG), 1/8 teaspoon non-iodized salt, and 1/8 teaspoon olive oil to each.
2. Kneed the beef together to mix the seasoning and oil in thoroughly. Form each piece into a round ball.
3. On waxed paper, press out each meat ball into a round 41/2" diameter patty.
4. Freeze until needed.

Cooking your McLean Deluxe

1. Preheat an electric skillet to 400°.
2. Toast the Buns
3. Spray the preheated griddle lightly with non-stick spray to prevent sticking, and immediately add the frozen beef patty.
4. About 20 seconds after placing the beef patty on the griddle, SEAR lightly. Sprinkle with a liberal amount of hamburger seasoning. Turn after 2 minutes, being careful not to tear the sear you created. After turning, add another dash of hamburger seasoning.
5. Dress your toasted bun (crown side) in the following order: ketchup, mayonnaise, onion, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Squirt the ketchup in nickel sized "dabs", with the pattern resembling the 5 on a dice.
6. 2-3 minutes after turning, remove the cooked beef patty and place on the dressed crown.
7. Apply the heel, and Wrap in a 12"x16" sheet of waxed paper.
8. Allow to sit for 5 minutes then microwave on high for 15 seconds, still wrapped.