Big Mac Sloppy Joes
If you love the flavors of a classic Big Mac but want a fun, easy twist for weeknight dinner, these Big Mac Sloppy Joes are the answer! Juicy ground beef is simmered in a tangy, savory sauce and served on toasted buns with melty cheese, crisp lettuce, pickles, onions, and that signature “special sauce.” It’s all the flavors you crave in a Big Mac, made at home in one pot—perfect for a quick, family-friendly meal that’s ready in no time.
Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Cup Thousand Island Dressing
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Diced Onion
- 1 Cup Diced Dill Pickle
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 8 Slices American Cheese
- Dill Pickle Slices
- 8 Hamburger Buns
- Shredded Lettuce
Instructions
- Place ground beef in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring and crumbling as it cooks until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and drain, leaving about a tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- Add the diced onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes or until translucent.1 Cup Diced Onion
- Add the drained ground beef back into the skillet. Keeping the burner on low to medium heat, sprinkle on the salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir well to season the ground beef.1 Tbsp Onion Powder, 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Pepper
- Add in the diced pickles, thousand island dressing and mayo. Stir until everything is well incorporated and allow to cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.1 Cup Thousand Island Dressing, ½ Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Cup Diced Dill Pickle
- Serve on a bun with a slice of cheese, shredded lettuce and additional pickle slices if desired.8 Slices American Cheese, Dill Pickle Slices, 8 Hamburger Buns, Shredded Lettuce
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Ingredients for Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Ground Beef – I like to use lean ground beef for these, but you can use your favorite. If you use a higher fat content beef make sure to drain it well before adding in the spices and sauces.
Thousand Island Dressing – This is a quick replacement for Big Mac sauce that makes these quick and easy. If you prefer a store bought burger sauce or a homemade Big Mac sauce you can absolutely use them.
Mayonnaise – This adds a great creaminess to the meat mixture.
Diced Onion – Classic Big Macs have chopped onions so of course they are a part of these sloppy joes. However if you leave the onions off your sandwich when you order you can leave them out of this recipe too!
Dill Pickle– Pickles get used in this recipe twice! We’re dicing them up to put in with the meat, that helps you get a little pickle in every bite. Then we’re adding some slices to the sandwiches when we assemble them!
Onion & Garlic Powder – We make sure to season our meat around here so we’re adding garlic and onion to give it some great flavor. If you prefer to use minced or fresh garlic you can use it instead.
Salt & Pepper– Don’t skip these basic seasonings! Make sure to taste your meat mixture before serving and add a little more salt and pepper if you’d like it!
American Cheese – I like to use American cheese because it is what is used on a Big Mac. However if you’d prefer a different kind of cheese like cheddar you can use your favorite!
Hamburger Buns – You can use your favorite burger buns, for a classic taste use sesame seed buns.
Shredded Lettuce – We’re going for an authentic Big Mac experience so shredded iceberg is the way to go. I buy it pre-shredded to make things easy. You can easily swap it out for any lettuce you prefer.
How to Make Big Mac Sloppy Joes
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Place ground beef in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring and crumbling as it cooks until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and drain, leaving about a tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.
Add the diced onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes or until translucent.
Add the drained ground beef back into the skillet. Keeping the burner on low to medium heat, sprinkle on the salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir well to season the ground beef.
Add in the diced pickles, thousand island dressing and mayo. Stir until everything is well incorporated and allow to cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.
Serve on a bun with a slice of cheese, shredded lettuce and additional pickle slices if desired.
FAQ & Tips For This Recipe
What to serve with these Big Mac Sloppy Joes –
Of course we love to pair these with french fries or tater tots. They are also great with a basic veggie like broccoli or green beans or a side salad.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely! These are a great make ahead meal. You can get the meat mixture ready and store it refrigerated in an airtight container.
