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Copycat Big Mac Sloppy Joes

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Make Big Mac flavors in a quick, easy Sloppy Joe format using a homemade special sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced dill pickle (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar (for sauce)
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
  • 4 slices American cheese, halved

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the water, ketchup, yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. While the meat simmers, prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, minced dill pickle, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and sugar.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.
  6. Spoon the meat mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.
  7. Top the meat with a slice of cheese, shredded lettuce, and sliced dill pickles.
  8. Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade special sauce over the pickles.
  9. Place the top bun on the sandwich. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a one-pan meal, skip toasting the buns separately; simply place the bottom buns in the skillet after the meat is done, top with cheese, cover briefly until cheese melts, then assemble.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, increase the white vinegar slightly in the special sauce mixture.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce the amount of grease you need to drain.

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