Description
Craving classic American comfort? Big Mac Sloppy Joes bring McDonald’s iconic burger into a messy, irresistible sandwich that combines ground beef, special sauce, and all the beloved toppings. Hungry diners will devour this nostalgic twist on a fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4 slices american cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Bread and Garnish:
- 6 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup diced white onions
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing for a flavor-packed ground beef sauté.
- Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet, cooking until it’s thoroughly browned and no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, ensuring a lean and robust meat base.
- Whisk together ketchup, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl to create a tangy signature sauce.
- Pour the zesty sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef, stirring to coat every morsel with intense Big Mac-inspired flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the beef mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the seasonings to meld and intensify.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden and crisp, creating a sturdy foundation for the sloppy joe filling.
- Layer each bun with the savory beef mixture, generously topping with diced white onions and dill pickles.
- Place a slice of American cheese on top of the hot beef, allowing it to melt slightly and create a creamy texture.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for an authentic Big Mac-style presentation and added crunch.
- Serve immediately while hot, embracing the messy, delicious essence of these gourmet sloppy joes.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting spices like adding red pepper flakes for extra kick or reducing black pepper for milder flavor.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains the classic sloppy joe texture.
- Toast buns on both sides for maximum crispness and to prevent soggy bottoms when adding the saucy beef mixture.
- Keep leftover sauce ingredients refrigerated separately to quickly recreate this recipe or use as a zesty condiment for other dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1112 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg