The Big Mac Sloppy Joe is a marriage of two all-time American favorites: the Sloppy Joe and the Big Mac. It's easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Plus, it's kid-friendly and always a hit with the family.
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- Change up the flavors
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Our Sloppy Joe Big Mac Recipe is a tasty quick easy weeknight ground beef dinner.
- Need to feed a crowd, this ground beef dinner recipe is a perfect recipe for you. Easy, affordable, and a crowd pleaser.
- This juicy double-decker Big Mac recipe for the best Sloppy Joe is a great twist on a classic sloppy joe recipe.
Ingredients needed for Big Mac Sloppy Joes
- lean ground beef, 80/20 ground beef is our choice
- small onion, peeled and diced
- Thousand Island Dressing
- salt
- black pepper
- cornstarch
- beef broth
- American cheese
- shredded iceberg lettuce, optional topping
- pickles, optional topping
- sesame seed hamburger buns
Kitchen Tools Needed
- large skillet
- large spoon
- small bowl
How to make Big Mac Sloppy Joes
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a large skillet, combine ground beef and onions. Cook over medium-high heat until the meat is browned. Drain and discard excess grease.
- To the meat mixture in the pan, add Thousand Island dressing, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and beef broth.
- Add the broth mixture to the pan over medium-high heat and stir until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- To serve, place a slice of American cheese on a bottom bun, then add a bit of the meat mixture.
- Next, add the bottom bun of another set of buns, and then add more meat to the top of that bun.
- Add another slice of cheese. Top with shredded lettuce, pickles, and more dressing if you like, and then add the top bun.
Storage
Leftovers: The leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead: You can brown the meat, onions, and dressing, and freeze them for up to 3 months. Use a freezer-safe bag to store the ingredients until ready to make these Big Mac Sloppy Joes later.
Freezer-Friendly Instructions - Big Mac Sloppy Joes are a great make- ahead recipe. Make a double batch and freeze for later. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. I recommend that you store these sandwiches unassembled
The beef can be stored in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 4 months. Defrost overnight or use microwave instructions to defrost.
Expert Tips
- If you want to make these sandwiches even quicker, you can pre-cook the meat ahead of time and then make the sauce and sandwiches when you are ready to serve
- You can make these without the signature Big Mac middle bun, and they will be just as delicious!
- These also make fabulous Big Mac sliders.
- You can also add some fresh diced onion on top.
- Frozen peppers and onions are a quick way to make this faster.
- You can use any cheese you like: American is the classic,m but cheddar or Colby Jack work.
FAQs for the tastiest Big Mac Sloppy Joes
Yes, you can use ground turkey or even ground chicken to make this recipe.
You can certainly add vegetables. Cook carrots, celery, or even zucchini with the beef. This sloppy joe recipe is perfect for hiding vegetables.
If your sauce isn't thickening, it's likely because you didn't use enough cornstarch. Add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch to the beef broth mixture and give it a stir. The sauce should begin to thicken right up.
Change up the flavors
- Protein: Big Mac Sloppy Joes can also be made with ground pork, turkey, or chicken.
- Sauce: Try using BBQ sauce or French dressing in place of Thousand Island dressing for a slightly different flavor.
- Additional flavors: Add some chopped green onions, chopped pickles, or sweet relish to the meat mixture for a bit of extra flavor.
- Spice: Make these sloppy joes spicy by adding sliced jalapenos.
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Big Mac Sloppy Joes
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Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large skillet combine 1 pound ground beef and 1 small onion, peeled and dicedCook over medium-high heat until meat is browned. Drain and discard excess grease.
- To the meat mixture, add ⅓ cup Thousand Island Dressing, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine, and continue simmering.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1 Tablespoon cornstarch and ½ cup beef broth .
- Add the broth mixture to the ground beef mixture, stir occassionally until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning, if needed, adjust any seasoning,
- To serve, place a slice of the 8-10 slices American cheese on bottom bun of one of the 8-10 sesame seed buns , then add a bit of the meat mixture.
- Next, add the bottom bun of another set of buns and then add more meat to the top of that bun.
- Add another slice of the American cheese. Top with some shredded lettuce, optional topping , pickles, optional topping, and more dressing..
- Top with the top of the bun.
- Serve and enjoy!
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