Description
Juicy big mac sloppy joes deliver classic fast-food flavors in a hearty home-cooked meal that delights taste buds. Creamy special sauce, melted cheese, and savory beef create an irresistible comfort dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup diced onions
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp thousand island dressing
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Bread and Toppings:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices american cheese
- 0.25 cup diced pickles
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, allowing the pan to become thoroughly hot before adding ground beef.
- Crumble ground beef into the skillet, mixing in diced onions, and cook until the meat is completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, ensuring a clean cooking surface for the sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and incorporate ketchup, yellow mustard, thousand island dressing, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture.
- Simmer the sauce-coated beef for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors and create a rich, cohesive filling.
- While the meat simmers, lightly toast hamburger buns to achieve a golden, crisp texture.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on the toasted bun tops for an authentic Big Mac-inspired appearance.
- Layer each bun with a slice of american cheese, allowing it to slightly melt from the warmth of the meat.
- Generously spoon the seasoned beef mixture over the cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Top each sandwich with shredded lettuce and diced pickles for added crunch and classic burger flavor.
- Serve immediately while the meat is warm and the buns remain crisp.
Notes
- Sear beef at high heat to develop rich, caramelized flavor and prevent meat from becoming watery.
- Drain fat thoroughly to keep sauce from becoming greasy and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated taste profile.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15) for healthier version without sacrificing juiciness and flavor.
- Toast buns lightly to prevent soggy bottoms and enhance overall sandwich texture and eating experience.
- Customize heat levels by adding hot sauce or red pepper flakes for spice enthusiasts who want extra kick.
- Swap traditional buns with low-carb lettuce wraps for gluten-free or keto-friendly alternative that maintains delicious burger essence.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like cheddar or pepper jack to create unique flavor variations on classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg