My Big Mac sloppy Joes deliver all the flavor of our favorite fast food burger with the sensibilities of sloppy Joes to make a loose meat sandwich that will have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds.

Big Macs are one of the most iconic burgers of all time, and sloppy Joes are one of the most iconic family meals. So I decided to smash them together into one sandwich that is delicious, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It uses simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen and your grocery store.
• It's an easy recipe that's ready in just a few minutes.
• It has all the classic flavor of a Big Mac!

Top Tip

Cook your beef until it's not longer pink and no further. Dried out ground beef is tough, rubbery, and flavorless.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this recipe are very simple. You probably have most of them in your kitchen right now, and the ones you don't have are easily found at your local grocery store. The main players are listed here, but you'll find the complete list of ingredients along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Meat Mixture

• Ground beef
• Diced onions

Sauce

• Mayonnaise
• Minced dill pickles
• Sugar
• Mustard
• BBQ sauce
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika

Additional Ingredients:

• Sesame seed buns
• Cheddar cheese slices
• Sliced dill pickles
• Shredded lettuce

Instructions

This is very straightforward recipe to make, and it's very beginner-friendly. The highlights are right here, but see the recipe card at the end of the post for the full instructions.

1: Cook the ground beef and onions until the meat is no longer pink. Drain and return to the pan.

2: Combine all the sauce ingredients.

3: Add half the sauce to the beef and stir.

4: Assemble the Big Mac sloppy Joes.

Substitutions and Variations

• Use ground turkey in place of ground beef
• You can use dill pickle relish in place of diced dill pickles
• Try toasting your buns before assembling the Big Mac sloppy Joes

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Skillet
• Spoon
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board

Storage

Refrigerator: Store the Big Mac beef mixture in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Store the beef mixture in an air-tight, freeze-safe container for up to a month.

Make Ahead: Make the beef mixture in advance, then heat it up when ready to assemble the sloppy Joes.

Reheat: To reheat the leftover meat mixture, place it in a skillet over medium heat. Then cook, stirring, until heated through.

What to Serve with Sloppy Joes

These Big Mac sloppy Joes are the perfect combination of the classic loose meat sandwich and classic McDonald's burger. Luckily, the same sides go perfectly with both. Serve up these sloppy Joes with:

• French fries
• Sweet potato fries
• Tater tots
• Chips
• Coleslaw
• Mac and cheese
• Baked beans
• All your favorite summer sides

Tips:

• Don't overcook your beef. As soon as it's browned, stop. You don't want dried-out, tough, rubbery beef.
• If your meat mixture has cooled too much by the time you make your sauce, simply heat it up over medium heat for a few minutes.
• For more flavor, you can toast your buns with a bit of butter.

FAQ

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