Description
Classic Big Mac flavors meet hearty sloppy joes in this irresistible comfort meal. Juicy ground beef smothered in special sauce brings McDonald’s nostalgia right to your dinner table, promising a crowd-pleasing twist you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.25 cup special sauce
Bread and Bun:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 0.5 cup sesame seeds
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 2 slices american cheese
- 0.25 cup diced onions
- 0.25 cup diced pickles
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat to ensure proper browning of the ground beef.
- Add the ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount for flavor and moisture.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and worcestershire sauce over the beef, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Mix in ketchup and mustard, creating a rich and tangy base for the sloppy joe mixture.
- Incorporate diced onions and pickles, allowing them to soften slightly and blend with the meat.
- Pour in the special sauce, stirring thoroughly to coat the beef and create a creamy, Big Mac-inspired texture.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- While the beef simmers, lightly toast the hamburger buns and sprinkle sesame seeds on the top halves.
- Place a slice of American cheese on the bottom of each bun.
- Generously spoon the seasoned beef mixture over the cheese, ensuring an even distribution.
- Top with the sesame seed-covered bun halves and serve immediately while warm and juicy.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) to balance flavor and reduce excess grease during cooking.
- Toast sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan before sprinkling on buns to enhance their nutty aroma and bring out deeper flavors.
- Consider making a vegetarian version using plant-based ground meat alternatives or crumbled tofu for a meat-free option.
- Customize the special sauce by adjusting ratios of mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg