The Mighty Angus is 100% Certified Canadian Beef and #CertifiedMighty!!

It’s not every day that a restaurant like McDonald’s Canada adds a new burger to their arsenal, and rare that they open the kitchen at their corporate head office restaurant to a select group of people. I had the privilege of attending a special behind-the-scenes Open Kitchen Flavour Session in Toronto earlier this month, to celebrate the launch of the new #CertifiedMighty Mighty Angus burger. This is the first new premium burger that McDonald’s has added to its permanent menu since 2012!

Did you know that the hamburger was the first item on the menu at McDonald’s in 1967? Today, McDonald’s is the destination of choice for Canadian burger lovers, selling more burgers than all other national chains combined!

As I walked into the building, I felt like I was transported back to  special event. As I walked into theirr ty to try this itchen at their corporatmy childhood, and wanted to explore everything. Everything is so inviting, from the impressive statues to the huge Muskoka chair that holds a MASSIVE McCafé coffee in its cup holder. I have to admit, seeing the kitchen and knowing that we were having a private tour to see how the Mighty Angus is created made me incredibly excited. The casual, relaxed setting for the event felt inviting, comfortable, rustic, and purely Canadian!

OK, let’s get to the good stuff…the tour and taste testing! Our kitchen tour provided an opportunity to see how the Mighty Angus is created for customers from the moment it hits the grill, to the finished product on the tray. The burger (1/3 pound, 100% Angus patty) is placed under a large covered grill, and is cooked quickly on both sides. This is the perfect way to seal in all the savoury juices! Next, the sesame and poppy seed bun are toasted to perfection. Once the burger is cooked, the assembly of the toppings begins. Tomatoes, lettuce, processed cheese, grilled onions, smoky Angus aioli, and Hickory smoked bacon pieces are the finishing touches to this mouth-watering treat.

The addition of chopped bacon pieces is new for this particular burger. It allows for the natural smokiness of the bacon to come through, which complements the burger. In addition, it allows for even distribution, so that each bite has a delicious smoky flavour! This is a huge bonus in my books.

I was very impressed at the level of cleanliness and order in the kitchen! Getting that rare bird’s eye view behind the scenes is nice, as I am always curious to know what really happens when an order is placed.

Finally, it was time to try the Mighty Angus! Served with a serving of McDonald’s World Famous Fries, I was in burger heaven, and ate every delicious bite. It was worth the wait, and will no doubt be a HUGE hit for their menu.

It wasn’t only the anticipation of the food that made me excited during this special evening. Having the opportunity to speak to corporate executives at McDonald’s Canada, several farmers who provide the certified 100% Angus Beef, and amazing representatives from Cargrill, the meat processing plant in Canada, was also exciting. Everyone shared the same passion and commitment to providing customers with an incredible product of high quality. It’s great to know that they use 100% Canadian Beef, proudly sourced only from Canadian farms! 

If you haven’t had an opportunity to try the Mighty Angus, I suggest you check it out and get #CertifiedMighty soon. I think you will love it as much as I do. Bon Appetit!!

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, but the opinions expressed are entirely my own.