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Big Mac Sloppy Joes
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Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Big Mac Sloppy Joes bring all the classic flavors of a McDonald's Big Mac to your dinner table in a quick, satisfying one-pan meal. With seasoned ground beef, a tangy homemade secret sauce, melty American cheese, and crisp shredded lettuce all stacked on sesame seed buns, this fun twist on the Sloppy Joe is ready in 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Big Mac Sloppy Joes, Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes, Copycat Big Mac, one-pan dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 849kcal

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef 85/15
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup hamburger pickles chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Secret Sauce Copycat:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup French dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

To Assemble (Double Decker Style):

  • 8 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 12 hamburger pickle chips
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • Additional secret sauce optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, until beef is fully browned.
  • Stir in the chopped pickles and cook for 1 more minute.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all the secret sauce ingredients until well combined and smooth.
  • Add 1 cup of the sauce to the beef mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Set aside the remaining sauce for assembly.
  • To assemble each sandwich (double-decker style), stack the ingredients in this order:
  • Bottom bun
  • Secret sauce
  • Shredded lettuce
  • American cheese slice
  • Beef mixture
  • Middle bun (bottom half of another bun)
  • Secret sauce
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Pickle chips
  • Beef mixture
  • Top bun
  • Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side, if desired.

Notes

Use sesame seed buns for the most authentic Big Mac flavor.
Customize with diced tomatoes, grilled onions, or a drizzle of mustard for extra flavor.
The secret sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
These sloppy joes pair well with fries, onion rings, or a simple green salad.