Description
Craving classic American comfort? Big Mac Sloppy Joes deliver an iconic burger experience in a messy, delicious sandwich that combines ground beef, special sauce, and all the beloved Big Mac flavors. Hungry diners will devour this crowd-pleasing twist on a fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices american cheese
Produce:
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 2 tbsp chopped lettuce
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup big mac sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Bread:
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing for the meaty base of these iconic sloppy joes.
- Sauté diced onions until translucent and slightly golden, releasing their aromatic sweetness into the pan.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it down into fine crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the meat, ensuring a leaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Incorporate big mac sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to coat the beef in a rich, tangy blend.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden and crisp, creating a sturdy foundation for the saucy filling.
- Layer each bun with a generous scoop of the seasoned beef mixture.
- Top each sandwich with a slice of american cheese, letting it slightly melt from the warmth of the meat.
- Garnish with diced pickles and chopped lettuce for that classic Big Mac crunch and freshness.
- Serve immediately while warm, embracing the messy, flavor-packed essence of these indulgent sloppy joes.
Notes
- Customize big mac sauce by mixing mayo, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish for a homemade version that’s fresher and more controllable.
- Select lean ground beef with 85-90% meat content to reduce excessive grease while maintaining rich flavor and juicy texture.
- Experiment with plant-based ground meat alternatives for vegetarian friends, ensuring the same saucy, tangy profile remains intact.
- Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free buns to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the classic sloppy joe experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg