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Big Mac or . . . Angus burger?

McDonald's adds higher-quality beef to its menu.

Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:18 AM

McDonaldMcDonald's (MCD) is now catering to true beef lovers. Patrons of the fast food chain now have a big burger option beyond the Quarter Pounder and Big Mac.

 

The fast food chain will start selling Angus burgers today, at about $4 each. The burgers are made with one-third of a pound of Angus beef and will be sold in all of the company's U.S. locations for the next several months.

 

"Customers are looking for great-tasting burgers at a value that only McDonald's can offer," spokeswoman Danya Proud said. "These premium burgers are a tremendous value compared to similar fast-casual and midscale offers."