Big Mac-Inspired Sloppy Joes with Homemade Special Sauce
These Big Mac-inspired Sloppy Joes feature a savory beef mixture topped with a homemade special sauce, lettuce, pickles, and cheese, all served on toasted buns.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup dill pickles sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- Make the Special Sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned and onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to the beef. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toast the hamburger buns in a separate skillet or under the broiler until golden brown.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes by placing the beef mixture on the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with shredded lettuce, pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle the special sauce over the toppings and cap with the top half of the bun.
- Serve warm with sides like fries or salad.
Notes
Serve with crispy fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.