Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 2 lbs. Hamburger
- ¾ cup Mayo
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Mustard
- ¼ cup Sweet Relish
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ cup Minced Onion (soaked in water)
Toppings and Bread
- 20 Dill Pickle Slices
- 10 slices American Cheese
- 1 bag Shredded Lettuce
- 10-12 slices Texas Toast
- Butter (for toasting)
Instructions
- Brown the hamburger: In a large skillet, cook the 2 lbs. of hamburger meat over medium heat until fully browned. Be sure to break the meat apart and cook evenly. Once cooked through, remove or drain all the grease to keep the mixture from becoming too oily.
- Soak the minced onions: Place the minced onions in a small bowl and cover with enough water to rehydrate them. Let them soak while you prepare other components, so they absorb moisture and soften.
- Mix the Big Mac-style sauce: With the skillet off the heat, add ¾ cup mayo, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons mustard, ¼ cup sweet relish, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to the browned meat. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined, creating a creamy and flavorful meat mixture. Set aside.
- Toast the Texas toast with cheese: In a separate skillet, melt butter and butter two pieces of Texas toast on one side. Place the buttered side down in the skillet. Layer two slices of American cheese on one slice of toast. Cook on medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place the toasted bread on a plate. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared meat mixture over the melted cheese. Top with shredded lettuce, soaked minced onions, and dill pickle slices. Place another slice of toasted texas toast on top to finish the sandwich. Repeat to make the remaining sandwiches using all the meat mixture.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Big Mac Sloppy Joes warm for the best flavors and texture. Enjoy this hearty and nostalgic sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner.
Notes
- Rehydrating minced onions in water softens them and reduces raw onion sharpness, balancing the sandwich flavors.
- Draining the grease from the hamburger keeps the sandwich from being greasy and helps the sauce cling better to the meat.
- Texas toast adds a sturdy, buttery base that holds up well to the saucy meat and toppings.
- You can adjust the amount of mustard and relish to taste to match your preferred Big Mac flavor profile.
- For added authenticity, you could add a small splash of white vinegar to the meat mixture to mimic the tang in Big Mac sauce.
- Serve with crispy fries or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
