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Easy Copycat Big Mac Sloppy Joes with Homemade Special Sauce

Two halves of big mac sloppy joes piled high with meat, melted cheese, and shredded lettuce on buns.
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Combine the flavors of a Big Mac and a Sloppy Joe in this quick, family-friendly recipe featuring juicy ground beef, melty cheese, pickles, and a homemade special sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 8 sesame seed hamburger buns
  • 8 slices American cheese

Instructions

  1. Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons relish, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon vinegar, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Stir in the chopped dill pickles. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the beef.
  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Make the Sloppy Joe Base: Stir the water, 1/4 cup mustard, 1/4 cup relish, 2 tablespoons vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet with the beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the ketchup.
  4. Prepare the Toppings: Lightly toast the sesame seed buns. Shred the lettuce.
  5. Assemble the Sloppy Joes: For each sandwich, place a slice of American cheese on the bottom bun half. Spoon a generous amount of the meat mixture over the cheese. Top with shredded lettuce and a spoonful of the homemade special sauce. Place the top bun on the sandwich.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a classic Big Mac presentation, you can use three pieces of a bun per sandwich, placing a middle slice of bread between the meat layers.
  • If you want a healthier Big Mac Sloppy Joes option, use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
  • This recipe makes a messy delicious dinner that requires extra napkins.

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