Description
Craving classic American comfort? Big Mac Sloppy Joes blend McDonald’s iconic burger magic with homemade sandwich charm, delivering nostalgic flavors that dance across taste buds. Grab ground beef, special sauce, and classic toppings to create a mouthwatering meal you’ll want to devour again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (85/15)
- 4 slices American cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 0.5 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup hamburger pickles (chopped)
- 12 hamburger pickle chips
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded)
Sauce and Condiments:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup French dressing
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Bread:
- 8 sesame seed hamburger buns
Additional:
- Additional secret sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, crumbling the meat while cooking.
- Incorporate diced onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until beef is thoroughly browned and onions become translucent.
- Fold in chopped pickles and simmer for one minute to meld flavors.
- Whisk Big Mac sauce ingredients in a separate bowl until completely smooth and well-combined.
- Blend 1 cup of prepared sauce into beef mixture, ensuring even coating. Keep remaining sauce for layering.
- Construct sandwich by placing bottom bun on plate.
- Spread a generous layer of secret sauce on bottom bun.
- Sprinkle shredded lettuce over sauce.
- Layer a slice of American cheese on lettuce.
- Spoon beef mixture directly onto cheese.
- Position middle bun section atop beef layer.
- Apply another spread of secret sauce on middle bun.
- Add fresh shredded lettuce.
- Arrange pickle chips across lettuce.
- Add second portion of beef mixture.
- Crown with top bun.
- Serve immediately, offering extra sauce on side for additional dipping.
Notes
- Enhance the burger’s texture by finely chopping onions to distribute flavor evenly throughout the meat.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium Worcestershire sauce and reducing added salt for a heart-healthier version.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free option by serving the sloppy joe mix over cauliflower rice or using gluten-free buns.
- Elevate the dish’s freshness by using homemade pickles or quick-pickled cucumbers for a crunchier, more vibrant taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1040 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg