Big Mac Sloppy Joes (Print version)
Juicy skillet beef, tangy special sauce, pickles, lettuce, and melty cheese make these Big Mac Sloppy Joes a fun 30-minute dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the special sauce
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3/4 cup (180 g) mayonnaise
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1/4 cup (60 g) dill pickle relish
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the beef filling
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef, preferably 85/15
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1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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3/4 cup (180 ml) beef broth
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
For assembling
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6 sesame seed hamburger buns, split
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6 slices American cheese
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2 cups (90 g) finely shredded iceberg lettuce
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18 dill pickle chips
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Extra sauce, for spooning over the sandwiches
# Instructions:
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Stir the mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, ketchup, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the beef.
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Add the ground beef and diced onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until browned and no longer pink.
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Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in the salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until the beef smells savory and evenly seasoned.
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Whisk the beef broth and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Pour it into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the filling is glossy and thick enough to mound on a bun.
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Toast the cut sides of the buns in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes, or broil briefly until lightly golden. Watch closely so they do not burn.
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Spread sauce on the bottom buns. Add a slice of American cheese, a scoop of hot beef, shredded lettuce, pickle chips, and another spoonful of sauce. Add the top buns and serve right away.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately after assembling.
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Store beef filling and sauce separately for make-ahead meals.
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Cook ground beef to 160°F for food safety.