Big Mac Sloppy Joes
### **Big Mac Sloppy Joes**
This recipe brings together the best of both worlds—combining the iconic flavors of a **Big Mac** with the hearty goodness of a **Sloppy Joe**. With tangy special sauce, melty cheddar cheese, and seasoned ground beef, this is a fun twist on the classic sandwich.
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#### **Ingredients:**
**For the Sloppy Joe Mixture:**
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup ketchup
– 2 tbsp mustard
– 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tbsp brown sugar
– Salt and pepper, to taste
**For the Special Sauce:**
– ½ cup mayonnaise
– 2 tbsp French dressing
– 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
– 1 tbsp finely minced onion
– 1 tsp white vinegar
– 1 tsp sugar
– ¼ tsp salt
**For the Sandwich:**
– 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
– 8 slices cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded lettuce
– ½ cup dill pickle slices
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#### **Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture:**
– In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the **ground beef** and **chopped onion** until the beef is browned and the onion is tender (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
– Stir in **ketchup**, **mustard**, **Worcestershire sauce**, **brown sugar**, **salt**, and **pepper**. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken and develop flavor. Remove from heat.
2. **Make the Special Sauce:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together **mayonnaise**, **French dressing**, **sweet pickle relish**, **minced onion**, **white vinegar**, **sugar**, and **salt**. Mix until smooth and set aside.
3. **Assemble the Sloppy Joes:**
– Preheat your oven to **broil**.
– Split the **sesame seed buns** and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Broil for 1-2 minutes until golden and toasted.
– Place a slice of **cheddar cheese** on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
– Spoon a generous amount of the **Sloppy Joe mixture** over the cheese.
– Add another slice of **cheddar cheese** on top of the meat, then top with **shredded lettuce** and **dill pickle slices**.
– Drizzle with the prepared **special sauce**.
– Complete the sandwich with the top half of the bun.
4. **Serve:**
– Serve your **Big Mac Sloppy Joes** with extra special sauce on the side for dipping, and enjoy this flavor-packed sandwich twist!
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This delicious mash-up of flavors gives you all the signature tastes of a Big Mac—savory beef, tangy sauce, crisp lettuce, and pickles—packed into a sloppy, cheesy sandwich. Perfect for a fun dinner or party!
