Big Mac Sloppy Joes
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These Big Mac Sloppy Joes are everything you love about the iconic fast food burger—packed into a quick, family-friendly dinner. Seasoned ground beef is coated in creamy, tangy Big Mac sauce, then piled onto toasted buns with shredded lettuce, pickles, and melty cheddar. Fast, fun, and ultra-satisfying.
Looking for more easy dinner wins? Try my Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes or Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Big Mac-inspired sloppy joes:
Sloppy Joe Ingredients:
Big Mac Sauce Ingredients:
Ingredient Notes
Ground Beef: I recommend using 93/7. You can also swap in ground turkey.
Buns: Classic hamburger buns work great. Try brioche for a soft, buttery twist.
Cheddar Cheese: Go with sliced sharp cheddar or American if you want a closer match to the real deal.
Onion: Use white or yellow onion. Finely chopped for best texture.
Homemade Big Mac Sauce: Mix mayo, relish, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and spices. This is the magic.
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and instructions.
Recipe Variations
Swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Make it low-carb by serving over lettuce or in lettuce wraps.
Use slider buns for a party-friendly option.
Add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
How to Make Big Mac Sloppy Joes: Step by Step
Here are quick visual instructions. Be sure to check out the full instructions with exact ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Stir until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the buns on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
Step 3: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook for 7-10 minutes, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Step 4: Stir in ½ cup of the prepared Big Mac sauce and cook until the mixture is heated through and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Step 5: Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a handful of shredded lettuce. Spoon the beef mixture on top, then add pickles. Spread more Big Mac sauce on the top bun and place it over the filling to complete the sandwich.
Step 6: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Use a burger chopper or potato masher to break up the beef evenly as it cooks.
Prep the sauce up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge.
Drain excess grease after browning the meat for a less greasy sandwich.
Assemble just before serving to keep the buns from getting soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can prepare the sauce and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the beef mixture in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Toast the buns again if needed for best texture.
Absolutely! Either makes a great leaner alternative to beef.
I hope you love these Big Mac Sloppy Joes!
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Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 to 6 hamburger buns
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 to 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 small onion – chopped
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pickle relish
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Stir until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the buns on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook for 7-10 minutes, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in ½ cup of the prepared Big Mac sauce and cook until the mixture is heated through and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a handful of shredded lettuce. Spoon the beef mixture on top, then add pickles. Spread more Big Mac sauce on the top bun and place it over the filling to complete the sandwich.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
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