Big Mac Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly Version)
Big Mac meets sloppy joe in this skillet favorite with seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and crisp pickles on a bun.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Main
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 pound ground beef (85%-15% lean)
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1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup dill pickle relish
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1/4 cup bottled Thousand Island dressing, plus more for serving
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1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
→ To Assemble
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4 large sesame seed buns
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1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
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2 tablespoons yellow onion, diced
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4 slices American cheese
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16 dill pickle chips (3-4 per sandwich)
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Bottled Thousand Island dressing, for topping
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced yellow onion. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Sauté, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until beef is well-browned and onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in dill pickle relish, 1/4 cup bottled Thousand Island dressing, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute flavors. Cook for 1-2 minutes until mixture is heated through.
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Lightly butter and toast the sesame seed buns on a skillet or in a toaster until golden and crisp.
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Place bottom half of each bun on a plate. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce and diced yellow onion. Add one slice American cheese and 3-4 dill pickle chips per sandwich. Spoon a generous portion of beef mixture on top. Drizzle with additional Thousand Island dressing. Cap with the top bun. Repeat for all servings.
# Helpful Hints:
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Toast buns to prevent sogginess and enhance texture.
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Let the beef mixture rest briefly before assembling for optimal flavor blending.