Description
A mashup of two classics, Big Mac Sloppy Joes combine saucy ground beef, melty cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce, and a tangy special sauce served on toasted sesame buns for a messy, nostalgic, crowd-pleasing sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 sesame seed buns, toasted
- 1/2 cup special sauce (made from mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, onion powder, paprika)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and have measuring tools ready.
- Combine Ingredients: Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic to the hot skillet. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until onions are soft. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Reduce the heat to medium and stir in half of the special sauce. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes so the beef absorbs the flavors.
- Assemble the Dish: Place slices of American cheese over the hot beef in the skillet, cover briefly so the cheese melts, then stir the cheese into the beef until creamy and evenly combined.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer an additional 1 to 2 minutes to reach desired sauciness, adjusting heat so the mixture is hot but not dry.
- Finishing Touches: Toast sesame seed buns. Spread the remaining special sauce on the bottom buns. Top with a generous scoop of the beef mixture, chopped pickles, and shredded lettuce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cap with the top bun and serve immediately while hot, pairing with fries or a crisp side if desired.
Notes
- Toast buns before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- Reheat leftover beef gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Double the special sauce and serve extra on the side for dipping.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg