Description
Craving classic American diner vibes? Big Mac Sloppy Joes bring McDonald’s iconic burger magic straight to your kitchen, blending nostalgic flavors with hearty comfort. Creamy, tangy, and packed with beef, you’ll devour these messy delights in pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese:
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Other Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Sear ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat browns completely and onions soften, ensuring no raw meat remains.
- Eliminate excess grease from the beef by carefully draining the fat using a colander or paper towels.
- Incorporate ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer, developing rich flavors and thickening the sauce for approximately 10 minutes.
- Prepare the signature sauce by whisking mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, white vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Position oven rack near the broiler and set to high temperature, ensuring even heating.
- Carefully split hamburger buns and arrange them cut-side up on a sturdy baking sheet.
- Toast bun halves under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to achieve a golden-brown color without burning.
- Layer a slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom bun half, creating a protective barrier against moisture.
- Generously spoon the seasoned beef mixture over the cheese, covering it completely.
- Add another cheese slice atop the meat for extra indulgence.
- Sprinkle fresh, crisp shredded lettuce over the beef for texture and freshness.
- Strategically place dill pickle slices across the surface for tangy crunch.
- Drizzle the prepared special sauce generously over the assembled sandwich.
- Crown the creation with the toasted top bun half.
- Serve immediately with additional special sauce on the side for enthusiastic dipping.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier twist without compromising flavor.
- Control spiciness and saltiness by gradually adding seasonings and tasting the mixture before final simmering.
- Prep sauces and chop ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and reduce overall preparation time.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like American or Swiss for different flavor profiles while maintaining the classic Big Mac essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg