Former McDonald's Chef Mike Haracz has been in the media via his TikTok account, revealing insider secrets about The Golden Arches. He sharedsecret to rating a new McDonald's locationand revealedwhy the beloved snack wraps are unlikely to return. He also answers questions from fans about the food they consume. He recently spoke about an issue a fan had with the McDouble. They argued that the McDouble had to use different beef because it tasted different and had an altered texture. Haracz disputed this, stating that it is the same patty used in almost every burger, from the humble cheeseburger to the Big Mac.
Every burger produced at McDonald's is made with a 100% beef patty sourced from the same location. Although most burgers use the same frozen patties, there is one notable exception. The Quarter Pounder and its variants are the only burgers with patties made to order from fresh beef.
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All McDonald's burgers are made with the same beef
Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, McDouble and Big Mac use frozen patties, while Quarter Pounders are made with fresh beef. But all beef comes from the same source. McDonald's uses leftover portions of various cuts of beef, such as chuck, round and sirloin. These pieces are ground together without fillers or preservatives and then flash frozen to maintain quality for a few weeks before consuming. McDonald's says it keeps costs down by buying beef in bulk to serve its large customer base of up to 27 million daily visitors. The frozen steaks are seasoned with just salt and pepper before cooking to create menu items.
The beef used for Quarter Pounders is the same as that used for other burgers, but is fresher and not kept frozen for two to three weeks before consuming. Theoretically, variations in the cuts of beef used for each batch can cause slight differences in the burgers from time to time.
Why different McDonald's burgers vary in taste
The taste differences between McDonald's burgers come from the toppings, not from variations in the beef. The basic cheeseburger consists of a frozen patty with a slice of American cheese, onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a seedless bun. The Double Cheeseburger adds an extra beef patty and another slice of cheese. The McDouble has the same two patties and toppings as the Double Cheeseburger, minus a slice of cheese. The Big Mac stands out as the most special of the frozen patty burgers with a slice of cheese, lettuce, onion, pickle, special sauce and a sesame seed bun.
Moreover, McDonald's announced in April 2023 that it would introducechanges in the way the beef meatballs are cookedand some upgrades to buns and toppings. The new caramelized onions cooked with the burger on the grill, melting cheese and toasted buns could potentially change the flavor of the burgers at your local McDonald's. However, the beef used will remain consistent across the board.
