Big Mac Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly)

Savory beef with melty cheese, tangy sauce, and fresh lettuce layered on toasted buns for a satisfying bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat and Oils

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef (preferably freshly ground, bright red)

→ Vegetables and Relishes

03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup dill relish
05 - 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded

→ Condiments and Sauces

06 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins preferred)
07 - 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing

→ Cheeses

08 - 4 ounces Velveeta cheese
09 - 8 to 12 slices American cheese

→ Breads and Buns

10 - 4 to 6 sesame seed buns

→ Seasonings

11 - Salt to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
13 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder (granulated, not garlic salt)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onion and ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Break the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon and cook for approximately 8 minutes until beef is fully browned and onions are softened.
02 - Carefully drain off any excess fat from the skillet to prevent the filling from becoming greasy.
03 - Stir the Worcestershire sauce into the browned beef, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
04 - Add Velveeta cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until completely melted and the mixture is creamy and smooth.
05 - Mix in the dill relish and Thousand Island dressing thoroughly until all ingredients are uniformly blended, forming the signature sloppy joe base.
06 - Lightly toast sesame seed buns to prevent sogginess. On the bottom half of each bun, place one slice of American cheese, spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture, top with another slice of cheese, followed by shredded iceberg lettuce, and finish with the top half of the bun.
07 - Serve immediately to preserve texture and temperature. Yield: 4 to 6 sandwiches depending on serving size.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Light toasting the buns prevents sogginess when layering with moist filling.
02 - Finely chopping onions ensures they meld into the beef without overpowering.
03 - The beef mixture can be prepared ahead and gently reheated for convenience.

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