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Craving Big Mac? Try Our Sloppy Joe Skillet (Beef!)

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Dive into the incredible Big Mac Sloppy Joe Skillet, a comforting one-pan meal that combines the iconic flavors of a Big Mac with the heartiness of a sloppy joe. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or fun weekend gatherings, delivering nostalgia with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85-90% lean)
  • 1 finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • 4 sesame seed buns
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Extra dill pickle slices
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat your large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your lean ground beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  2. Add your finely diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and turned translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. To the skillet with the beef, onion, and garlic, add the ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce (or your non-alcohol substitute), onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and a tiny pinch of sugar or honey. Stir everything together until the beef is thoroughly coated in the sauce.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While your sloppy joe mixture is simmering, whisk together the mayonnaise, a small spoonful of sweet pickle relish, a tiny dash of extra ketchup and mustard, a pinch of onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. Toast the sesame seed buns until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
  7. If you want melty cheese, arrange your slices of American cheese directly over the simmering sloppy joe mixture in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  8. Spoon a generous portion of the hot Big Mac sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of your toasted sesame seed buns. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, extra dill pickle slices, and a drizzle of your homemade 'special sauce.' Place the top half of the bun on, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

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Keywords: Don't skip the sweet pickle relish, as it's crucial for mimicking the Big Mac's tangy sweetness. Toasting your buns is essential to prevent sogginess, and fresh toppings like lettuce and extra pickles enhance the dish.

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