Description
A fun and flavorful twist on classic Sloppy Joes inspired by the iconic Big Mac, featuring seasoned ground beef mixed with a tangy Mac sauce, layered with lettuce, cheese, and pickles on sesame seed buns. Perfect for a quick and satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup dill relish
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Assembly
- 6 sesame seed buns
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices American cheese
- 12 dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Cook the Meat Mixture: Add the ground beef, finely diced onion, and minced garlic to a skillet set over medium heat. Cook while stirring frequently to break up the meat until it is fully cooked through, then drain any excess grease from the pan to keep the mixture lean.
- Season the Meat: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cracked pepper to the cooked meat mixture. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Mac Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, dill relish, distilled white vinegar, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine Meat and Sauce: Stir half a cup of the prepared Mac sauce into the cooked meat mixture until evenly combined, infusing the dish with that classic Big Mac flavor.
- Build the Sandwiches: On the bottom half of each sesame seed bun, spread about ¼ cup of shredded iceberg lettuce. Top with a slice of American cheese, and then spoon a generous portion of the meat mixture over the cheese.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle additional Mac sauce over the meat to taste, then place three dill pickle chips on top. Finish by placing the top bun over the sandwich.
- Serve: Serve each Big Mac Sloppy Joe hot and enjoy your hearty, nostalgic sandwich.
Notes
- For a leaner option, drain excess fat from the cooked beef thoroughly.
- Sesame seed buns are recommended to replicate the classic Big Mac texture and look.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Mac sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
