Easy Big Mac Sloppy Joes with Special Sauce: A Fun Twist on a Classic
Easy Big Mac Sloppy Joes with Special Sauce combines the classic flavors of a Big Mac with a messy, delicious sloppy joe twist. Perfect for a fun weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwich
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- For special sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp French dressing
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For serving:
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Dill pickle slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare special sauce: Mix mayonnaise, French dressing, pickle relish, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Cook beef: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Make it sloppy: Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Toast buns lightly until warm and slightly crisp.
- Assemble: Bottom bun with cheese, top with sloppy joe mixture, lettuce, pickles if using, and drizzle with special sauce. Add top bun.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ground beef with some fat for best flavor.
- Special sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Optional: add extra pickles or cheese for a bigger Big Mac flavor.