Description
Craving classic American flavors, big mac sloppy joes deliver a mouthwatering twist on the iconic burger. Juicy ground beef, tangy special sauce, and melted cheese create a delicious handheld meal you’ll devour with pure comfort and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 hamburger buns
- 4 slices american cheese
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp thousand island dressing
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat to ensure optimal browning of the ground beef.
- Add ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount for flavor enhancement.
- Incorporate diced onions into the beef, sautéing until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Whisk together ketchup, yellow mustard, thousand island dressing, white vinegar, and worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl to create the signature Big Mac-style sauce.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the beef mixture, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stirring to coat the beef completely and allow flavors to meld for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in finely chopped pickles, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the meat mixture.
- Toast the hamburger buns until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Layer each bun with the saucy beef mixture, ensuring generous coverage.
- Top each sandwich with two slices of american cheese, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Serve immediately while warm, capturing the classic Big Mac flavor profile in a sloppy joe format.
Notes
- Adjust meat fat content wisely by using lean ground beef or mixing beef with ground turkey for healthier options.
- Toast buns separately on a griddle or cast-iron skillet to achieve extra crispy texture and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Control sauce consistency by gradually adding ingredients and tasting, ensuring balanced Big Mac-style flavor without overwhelming moisture.
- Consider making the recipe gluten-free by using lettuce wraps instead of traditional hamburger buns and checking sauce ingredient labels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg