Big Mac Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy beef, creamy cheese, and tangy dressing layered on toasted sesame buns with crisp lettuce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins and Fats
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef
→ Vegetables and Condiments
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1 small yellow onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 cup dill relish
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1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese and Dairy
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4 ounces Velveeta cheese
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8 to 12 slices American cheese
→ Breads and Greens
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4 to 6 sesame seed buns, lightly toasted
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1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, breaking the meat into small pieces. Cook until beef is thoroughly browned and onions are soft, approximately 8 minutes. Drain excess fat from the skillet to prevent greasiness.
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Stir Worcestershire sauce into the cooked beef mixture, ensuring it coats all the meat evenly.
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Add Velveeta to the skillet and stir continuously until it melts fully, emulsifying to create a creamy texture.
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Blend dill relish and Thousand Island dressing into the beef and cheese mixture until uniformly combined, forming the signature sloppy joe base.
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Lightly toast sesame buns. On each bottom bun, place a slice of American cheese, a generous portion of the sloppy joe filling, followed by another slice of cheese and shredded iceberg lettuce. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Lightly toasting the buns prevents sogginess from the moist filling.
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Chop onions finely to integrate them seamlessly into the beef mixture.
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The filling can be prepared ahead and reheated; assemble sandwiches just before serving.