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Big Mac Sloppy Joes Recipe

4.4 from 134 reviews

Big Mac Sloppy Joes combine the classic flavors of a Big Mac with the casual comfort of sloppy joes, featuring seasoned ground beef mixed with mayo, Thousand Island dressing, pickles, and onions, topped with cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce, all served on toasted sesame seed buns for a tasty and nostalgic sandwich experience.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup tangy dill pickles, diced
  • 1 cup yellow onions, diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Sandwich Assembly

  • 4 large sesame seed hamburger buns
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for toasting the hamburger buns later.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add a dab of butter or margarine and cook the ground beef, crumbling it well as it cooks to ensure even browning.
  3. Drain and Adjust Heat: Once fully cooked, drain the grease from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
  4. Add Dressing and Seasoning: Stir in the mayo, Thousand Island dressing, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef until it is well coated.
  5. Incorporate Pickles and Onions: Add the diced tangy dill pickles and diced yellow onions to the pan and stir well. Then reduce the heat to low to keep the mixture warm.
  6. Toast the Buns: Arrange the hamburger buns in a single layer on a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven. Bake for 4-6 minutes until the buns are lightly toasted.
  7. Melt the Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the beef mixture in the pan and stir just enough to combine the cheese with the meat, allowing it to melt slightly.
  8. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Sprinkle shredded iceberg lettuce over the beef mixture and cover each with the top bun.

Notes

  • For a leaner option, use lean ground turkey instead of beef.
  • Feel free to add extra pickles or customize the dressing to taste.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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