I not-so-secretly love McDonald’s…so when I had no idea what to create for dinner a few weeks ago; the Big Mac Sloppy Joes’ was born. This recipe is super easy and has very few ingredients. An added benefit is this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook.
While this version of the Big Mac still isn’t terribly healthy, it is exceedingly less than its counterpart. And…if I can toot my own horn, it is much tastier than the real thing.
In the frying pan, drizzle oil in the bottom and add in the diced onion. Cook on medium heat until the onion begins to lightly brown. Add in the ground beef and lightly season with salt and pepper. Stir until the beef is completely browned. Add the pickles into the onion/beef mixture and let cook for 3-5 minutes allowing the pickles to warm. Take off of the heat and add in the Thousand Island dressing and cheese. Stir to combine.
To plate, place open hamburger bun on a plate and scoop 1 cup of sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom of the open-faced bun. Add some shredded romaine lettuce and place the bun's top over the shredded lettuce.
Do you have a copycat recipe from a famous food? Attempting to DIY highly popular foods from restaurants is one of my most favorite things to do. And when it turns out, it is WAY more satisfying than eating the original at the restaurant.
