Description
Craving classic American comfort? Big Mac Sloppy Joes deliver fast-food nostalgia with homemade charm, blending iconic burger flavors into a hearty skillet meal. Devour this crowd-pleasing dish that brings restaurant-style excitement right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb) ground pork
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Serving Components:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 pickles, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature and combine ground beef and pork with diced onions, cooking until meat browns and onions soften.
- Drain excess grease thoroughly from the meat mixture.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until aromatic.
- Blend ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the meat.
- Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and develops rich flavors.
- Lightly toast hamburger buns in a toaster or skillet until golden edges appear.
- Layer bottom bun with generous portion of sloppy joe mixture.
- Add a slice of American cheese to create melting effect.
- Sprinkle fresh shredded lettuce for crisp texture.
- Distribute diced tomatoes evenly across the cheese.
- Arrange pickle slices for tangy complement.
- Crown with top bun and serve immediately while warm and savory.
Notes
- Blend ground beef and pork for a richer, more complex flavor profile that mimics the original Big Mac’s taste combination.
- Use high-quality, lean meat to reduce excess grease and prevent soggy buns while maintaining juicy texture.
- Consider reducing sugar content for a healthier version or substituting with sugar alternatives like stevia for low-carb diets.
- Add extra pickle relish for an authentic Big Mac-style tang that elevates the overall sloppy joe experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg