Description
This recipe for Irresistible Big Mac Sloppy Joes combines the beloved flavors of a classic Big Mac with the comforting, saucy goodness of sloppy joes. Featuring seasoned ground beef simmered in a tangy Thousand Island-inspired sauce, topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, and dill pickles, all stacked on toasted sesame seed buns, this dish promises a delicious, crave-worthy sandwich perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef (85% lean)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup (60g) Thousand Island dressing
- 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
Assembly
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
- Additional Thousand Island dressing for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed to keep the mixture from being greasy.
- Simmer the sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in the yellow mustard, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, Thousand Island dressing, and finely minced onion into the beef. Let the mixture simmer until well combined and heated through, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Toast the buns: While the beef simmers, toast the sesame seed hamburger buns either in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven until they are golden and crisp, adding extra texture and flavor to the sandwich.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place a slice of American cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Spoon a generous portion of the warm beef mixture over the cheese. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced dill pickles, and additional Thousand Island dressing if desired. Cap with the top bun.
- Serve: Serve the Big Mac Sloppy Joes hot and enjoy immediately. These messy, flavor-packed sandwiches are perfect with plenty of napkins on hand!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and improve texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more vinegar or sugar for tanginess or sweetness respectively.
- For extra flavor, you can toast the buns with a light spread of butter.
- Feel free to add extra pickles if you like a tangier bite.
- Try serving with classic sides like fries, coleslaw, or a simple green salad.
