Description
Classic Big Mac flavors collide with hearty sloppy joes in this irresistible mash-up. Creamy special sauce, melted cheese, and perfectly seasoned beef create a mouthwatering sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese and Produce:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pickles, chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) iceberg lettuce, shredded
Sauce and Condiments:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) French dressing
- 4 teaspoons (20 milliliters) sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) finely minced white onion
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 milliliters) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) paprika
Bread:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft the signature Big Mac sauce by whisking mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, finely diced white onion, white vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown ground beef with diced onions, breaking meat into small crumbles until no pink remains and onions turn translucent.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, maintaining the meat’s moisture and preventing greasiness.
- Fold chopped pickles into the beef mixture, then incorporate half of the prepared Big Mac sauce, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Warm the mixture for 2-3 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are heated through and harmoniously blended.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden and slightly crisp for added texture.
- Layer the bottom bun with a generous scoop of the spiced beef mixture, creating a hearty base.
- Sprinkle shredded lettuce and grated cheddar cheese over the meat for fresh crunch and melty richness.
- Drizzle remaining Big Mac sauce across the top, ensuring each bite captures the iconic flavor profile.
- Crown with the top bun and serve immediately while ingredients are warm and sauce is freshly applied.
Notes
- Enhance the Big Mac sauce by letting it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Customize the heat level by adding a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes for those craving extra kick.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like lettuce wraps or gluten-free buns for individuals with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg