Description
Savor the iconic flavors of a Big Mac in a lighter, more comforting form with these Lightened Up Big Mac Sloppy Joes. This delightful dish features lean ground beef, zesty pickles, and creamy Thousand Island dressing, all served on soft buns. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game days, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a family favorite while keeping calories in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup reduced-sugar ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, and diced pickles. Cook for an additional minute until well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix light mayonnaise and Thousand Island dressing together; adjust quantities to taste.
- Spoon the meat mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and drizzle with sauce.
- Serve warm with sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (about 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg