Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Big Mac sloppy Joes are a savory and delicious twist on the classic American dish, featuring ground beef, onions, and a special Big Mac sauce for an unforgettable flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Big Mac Sloppy Joes Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 520kcal

Ingredients

Meat Mixture

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound ground beef, 85%-15% ground round
½ cup yellow onion, small diced (plus additional for toppings)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup pickle relish
¼ cup bottled Thousand Island dressing, plus extra for toppings (Kraft brand)
1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Assembly & Toppings

4 large soft sesame seed buns, Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
¼ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 tablespoons small diced yellow onion, about ½ tablespoon per sandwich
4 American cheese slices, unwrapped
Dill pickle, hamburger slices (3 to 4 per sandwich)
Bottled Thousand Island dressing

Instructions

In a large skillet, on medium-high heat, add the unsalted butter, ground beef, diced yellow onion, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the onions are soft and the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Turn the heat to low and add the pickle relish, bottled thousand island dressing, and Worcestershire sauce to the cooked ground beef. Stir to fully incorporate and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
To assemble your Big Mac sloppy Joes, you will need to place the bottom half of a sesame seed bun onto your plate and top it with shredded iceberg lettuce, small diced yellow onions, a slice of American cheese, 3 to 4 dill pickle slices, a large scoop of the meat mixture and finally a generous amount of bottled thousand island dressing. Top your Big Mac sloppy Joe with the top portion of your bun.
Repeat step 4 until all your sandwiches are assembled.

Notes

I love the ease of using a bottled Thousand Island salad dressing for the recipe. You can use a homemade version if you have a favorite recipe. Be sure to choose a bottled brand you would enjoy on a salad.
I love using the large, soft sesame seed buns found in the bread aisle of my grocery store as they stay fresh for a few days making this a quick and easy meal that I do not need to stop at the bakery the day I plan to make this. You can certainly use bakery buns if preferred. I just highly recommend getting the large size. If your buns are smaller, you will most likely be able to get 6 servings from the meat mixture.
I like to use a large 2½ to 3-inch cookie scoop to scoop out my meat mixture, then place the meat onto the bun. I find that I make less of a mess this way, and I can evenly portion out my servings.
American cheese slices are what a “real” Big Mac sandwich has on it. If you do not care for American cheese slices, then mild cheddar cheese sandwich slices would also taste delicious as a substitute.

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