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Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Big Mac Sloppy Joes combine an American staple to one of the most popular fast food hamburgers-the Big Mac! These Big Mac Sloppy Joes are loaded lean ground beef, onions, pickles, and cheddar cheese and then tossed in a copycat Skinny Big Mac Sauce!

Makes 8 servings

Don’t you just love comfort food? When we’re having a bad day, or a busy week, or simply just want to unwind and forget about our worries, we tend to look for familiar and tasty food to turn things around. Well, what if we combine the best, all-American comfort food into one amazing snack? 

Let me introduce you to my latest “Big Mac” creation – “Big Mac Sloppy Joes!” You guessed it, this recipe is a combination of the iconic American Big Mac and the Sloppy Joes. It’s a classic sandwich loaded with lean ground beef, onions, pickles, and cheddar cheese tossed in copycat, skinny Big Mac sauce! 

These Big Mac Sloppy Joe’s can be made just like you were eating a Big Mac-you could double the meat, buns, and all the toppings, if you desire. Over at our house- we make them in a single layer-which we feel is more than plenty!! 

Looking for more inspired “Big Mac” recipes? Be sure to check these out:

Big Mac Salad

Big Mac Egg Rolls

Lightened Up Big Mac Casserole

Skinny Big Mac Sauce

Theses “Big Mac Sloppy Joes” will surely make your mouth water. Once you master this recipe, you’ll definitely want to make it again and again. Just follow along the simple steps below!

What ingredients do I need to make these Big Mac Sloppy Joes?

  • 96% lean ground beef or lean ground turkey – I use Laura’s Lean 96% ground beef
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Yellow or white onion, finely chopped
  • Hamburger pickle chips-chopped
  • Homemade Skinny Big Mac Sauce or low point thousand island dressing-click HERE for the Big Mac Sauce recipe
  • Fat free cheddar cheese or Velveeta shreds – I like to use Velvetta Shreds

What other ingredients do I need to add to make Big Mac Sloppy Joes?

  • Low point sesame seed hamburger buns – I like use Great Value hamburger buns from Walmart or Franz hamburger buns ( hamburger buns are NOT included in the point value)
  • Iceberg lettuce-shredded
  • Velveeta or American cheese 
  • Hamburger dil pickles

What else could I make using this Big Mac Sloppy Joe Mixture? 

You could also use sloppy joe mixture in a low point tortilla, as a dip for chips, on top of toast, or enjoy as is. 

What sauce do I use for these Big Mac Sloppy Joes?

I recommend using and making my Skinny Big Mac Sauce-it tastes just like McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce but with much lower points. If you wanted you could use Thousand Island dressing as a substitute, but be warned-it will have a slightly different taste. 

Click HERE for the Skinny Big Mac Sauce recipe.

Place sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes while making the sloppy joe mixture. 

What are the key steps in making these skinny joe’s so tasty delicious?

  1. Prepare the Skinny Big Mac Sauce first! This allows the flavors to come together. 
  2. Toast the buns-toasting the buns really helps with the texture and helps to not make the buns soggy with the meat mixture. 
  3. Have napkins ready! These Big Mac Sloppy Joes can get a bit messy- be sure to have napkins with you or eat with a fork for less mess!

How do I make these Big Mac Sloppy Joes?

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay the hamburger buns in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake until the buns are lightly toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from oven. Set aside. I recommend only heating the amount of buns you’re planning on serving immediately.

Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium-high heat. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Crumble beef as it cooks.

Once the ground beef is fully cooked drain the grease from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.

Add the diced pickles, diced onions,  Velveeta shreds, and 1/2 cup Skinny Big Mac sauce into the ground beef mixture in the skillet ( you’ll have leftovers of the sauce that can be used for serving.)

Cook and stir for a minute or until ingredients are heated and cheese has melted. Remove from heat. 

Assemble Sloppy Joes by adding a tablespoon of Skinny Big Mac Sauce to the bottom of bun, if desired.

Top with shredded lettuce and a slice of velveeta cheese over the lettuce.

Spoon 1/2 cup Big Mac Sloppy Joe mixture on top.

Add a few pickles and/or additional sauce if desired.

Then add the top bun to finish things off. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 and 1/2 lbs. 96% lean ground beef or lean ground turkey 
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup hamburger pickle chips, chopped
  • 8 Tbsp or 1/2 cup homemade Skinny Big Mac Sauce or low point thousand island dressing
  • 1/4 cup Velveeta shreds or fat free cheddar cheese or

Additional Ingredients:

  • Low point sesame seed hamburger buns – I use Franz Keto hamburger buns or Great Value hamburger buns from Walmart.
  • Iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • Velveeta or fat free American cheese 
  • Hamburger pickles

Directions:

  1. Start by making the skinny Big Mac sauce. Click HERE for recipe.  
  2. Place sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes while making the sloppy joe mixture. 
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay the hamburger bun or buns in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake until the buns are lightly toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from oven. Set aside. 
  4. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium-high heat. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Crumble beef as it cooks.
  5. Once the ground beef is fully cooked drain the grease from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
  6. Add the diced pickles, diced onions, Velveeta shreds, and 1/2 cup Skinny Big Mac sauce into the ground beef mixture in the skillet (you’ll have leftovers of the sauce that can be used when serving.)
  7. Cook and stir for a minute or until ingredients are heated and cheese has melted. Remove from heat. 
  8. Assemble Sloppy Joes by adding a tablespoon of Skinny Big Mac Sauce on the bottom of bun.
  9. Top with shredded lettuce and a slice of Velveeta cheese over the lettuce.
  10. Spoon 1/2 cup Big Mac Sloppy Joe mixture on top. Add a few pickles and/or additional sauce if desired.
  11. Then add the top bun to finish things off. Enjoy!
  12. Store leftover Big Mac Sloppy Joe mixture in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Makes 8 ( 1/2 cup) servings of sloppy joe mixture which includes the Skinny Big Mac Sauce

2 Points® per serving

The point value is for the sloppy joe mix only. Keep in mind the point values may vary depending on what brand of buns and cheese you use.

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Yield: 8

Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Big Mac Sloppy Joes combine an American staple to one of the most popular fast food hamburgers-the Big Mac!! These Big Mac Sloppy Joe's are loaded lean ground beef, onions, pickles, and cheddar cheese and then tossed in a copycat Skinny Big Mac Sauce!

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 lbs. 96% lean ground beef or lean ground turkey 
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 medium white or yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup hamburger pickle chips, chopped
  • 8 Tbsp or 1/2 cup homemade Skinny Big Mac Sauce or low point thousand island dressing
  • 1/4 cup Velveeta shreds or fat free cheddar cheese

Instructions

    1. Start by making the skinny Big Mac sauce. Click HERE the for recipe. Place sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes while making the sloppy joe mixture. 
    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay the hamburger bun or buns in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake until the buns are lightly toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from oven. Set aside. 
    2. Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium-high heat. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Crumble beef as it cooks.
    3. Once the ground beef is fully cooked drain the grease from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
    4. Add the diced pickles, diced onions, Velveeta shreds, and 1/2 cup Skinny Big Mac sauce into the ground beef mixture in the skillet. (you’ll have leftovers of the Big Mac sauce which you can save for dipping or serving)
    5. Cook and stir for a minute or until ingredients are heated and cheese has melted. Remove from heat. 
    6. Assemble Sloppy Joes by adding a tablespoon or two of Skinny Big Mac Sauce on the bottom of bun.
    7. Top with shredded lettuce and a slice of velveeta cheese over the lettuce.
    8. Spoon 1/2 cup Big Mac Sloppy Joe mixture on top. Add a few pickles and/or additional sauce if desired.
    9. Then add the top bun to finish things off.  Enjoy!


    Makes 8 ( 1/2 cup) servings of sloppy joe mixture

    2 Points® per serving


    The point value is for the sloppy joe mix with the Skinny Big Mac Sauce . Keep in mind the point values may vary depending on what brand of buns and cheese you use.

Notes

Smartpoints: GREEN/BLUE/PURPLE: 4 smartpoints per serving

  • Store leftover Big Mac Sloppy Joe mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Author Tips:

    • Prepare the Skinny Big Mac Sauce first! This allows the flavors to come together. 
    • Toast the buns-toasting the buns really helps with the texture and helps to not make the buns soggy with the meat mixture. 
    • Have napkins ready! These Big Mac Sloppy Joes can get a bit messy- be sure to have napkins with you or eat with a fork for less mess!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 158Total Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 491mgCarbohydrates: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 20g

Kris Marie

Wednesday 27th of September 2023

Made this tonight, we absolutely love it! So delicious and filling!

Janet

Monday 7th of August 2023

I made this for a gathering on Saturday as warm dip with tortilla chips. It was wonderful and everyone loved it! Hard to believe it’s light. I had it as a sloppy Joe for dinner tonight. This is a definite repeat and I loved the special sauce! Yummy!

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