Big Mac Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly)
Seasoned beef meets special sauce, pickles, and cheese in a hearty, one-pan sandwich inspired by classic flavors.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef Mixture
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 pound ground beef (85% lean, 15% fat)
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1/2 cup yellow onion, small dice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup dill pickle relish
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1/4 cup bottled Thousand Island dressing
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1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
→ Sandwich Assembly
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4 large sesame seed hamburger buns
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1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
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2 tablespoons yellow onion, small dice
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4 slices American cheese
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16 dill pickle hamburger slices
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Bottled Thousand Island dressing, for drizzling
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced yellow onion, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking up meat with spatula, until beef is browned and onions are translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in dill pickle relish, bottled Thousand Island dressing, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until beef mixture is evenly coated. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
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Lightly butter the interior of each sesame seed bun and toast in a dry skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.
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Lay the bottom halves of hamburger buns on serving plates. Layer with shredded iceberg lettuce and a scant half tablespoon diced yellow onion on each. Top with one slice American cheese and 3 to 4 dill pickle slices. Mound generous portions of the beef mixture over pickles. Drizzle with additional Thousand Island dressing as desired. Finish with the top half of each bun.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allow the meat mixture to rest several minutes before serving, enhancing flavor development and texture.
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For optimal crispness, always toast buns before assembly to prevent sogginess.
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Excess beef mixture can be enjoyed over nachos or as a baked potato topping.
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Season beef at the start for deeply integrated flavor and adjust salt to taste.