Big Mac Sloppy Joes

These Big Mac Sloppy Joes are loaded with seasoned ground beef, a smoky roasted red pepper sauce, and quick pickled onion. They come together fast and taste absolutely amazing!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Calories 271kcal

Equipment

large skillet
Food Processor or Blender
small bowl
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon mild Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ cup vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoon oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

½ cup jarred roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch salt

Pickled Onions

½ cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch salt

Instructions

Add the sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt to a small bowl. Stir well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
Add the jarred roasted red peppers, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned.
Stir in the Dijon mustard, tomato paste, smoked paprika, and the smoky roasted red pepper sauce until everything is well combined.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir. Let the mixture simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until it thickens up nicely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon generous portions of the sloppy joe filling onto the bottom buns.
Add a slice of cheese on top of the filling, then layer on the lettuce and pickled red onion.
Place the top buns on and serve right away.

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