Big Mac Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly)

Skillet beef, creamy sauce, cheese, and pickles on soft buns—all the beloved flavors in a quick, fun meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Mixture

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 1 pound ground beef (85%-15% lean)
03 - 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Flavoring Components

06 - 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
07 - 1/4 cup bottled thousand island dressing, plus additional for topping
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

→ Assembly

09 - 4 large sesame seed hamburger buns
10 - 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
11 - 2 tablespoons yellow onion, finely diced, divided (about 1/2 tablespoon per sandwich)
12 - 4 slices American cheese
13 - Dill pickle slices (3–4 per sandwich)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, finely diced yellow onion, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking the meat apart until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
02 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in dill pickle relish, bottled thousand island dressing, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly and let cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
03 - Optionally, lightly butter and toast the sesame seed hamburger buns until golden for added texture and to prevent sogginess.
04 - Place bottom bun on a plate. Layer with shredded iceberg lettuce, a portion of finely diced onion, one slice of American cheese, and 3 to 4 dill pickle slices. Add a generous scoop of the beef mixture. Drizzle with extra thousand island dressing if desired, then top with the other half of the bun. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow the meat mixture to rest for several minutes before assembly for enhanced flavor melding.
02 - Use fresh, soft buns for ideal texture and flavor.
03 - For best results, toast the buns to prevent sogginess.
04 - Mixing in finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms with the sautéed onions can enhance texture and flavor.

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