Description
These Big Mac Sloppy Joes combine the juicy, savory flavors of classic sloppy joes with the iconic taste of a Big Mac. Featuring ground beef simmered in a tangy sauce, layered with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and a creamy special sauce, all served on toasted sesame seed buns. Perfect for a comforting and crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp French dressing
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp finely minced onion
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Assembling the Sandwich
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Onions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and finely chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onions are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Sauce: Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop flavor.
- Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, finely minced onion, white vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Toast the Buns: Preheat your oven to broil. Split the sesame seed buns and place them cut side up on a baking sheet. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a slice of cheddar cheese. Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture over the cheese, then top with another slice of cheddar cheese.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Layer shredded lettuce and dill pickle slices over the second slice of cheese. Drizzle each sandwich with the prepared special sauce.
- Finish the Sandwich: Place the top halves of the buns over the loaded bottoms and press down gently to hold everything together.
- Serve: Serve the Big Mac Sloppy Joes immediately, with extra special sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the cooked beef for a less greasy sandwich.
- You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce by varying the amounts of brown sugar and mustard to your taste.
- Broiling the buns quickly adds a nice crunch and prevents sogginess from the sloppy joe filling.
- Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture.
