Mediterranean Big Mac Sloppy Joes

These Mediterranean Big Mac Sloppy Joes have a juicy, savory, and creamy texture. We prepare these sloppy joes with ground beef, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, tomato sauce, Greek yogurt, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, feta, and fresh parsley. These sloppy joes have approximately 560 calories and 35 g of net carbs per serving. We make these sloppy joes in about 35 minutes. These Mediterranean Big Mac Sloppy Joes are ideal for family dinners, casual lunches, weekend meals, game days, gatherings, and easy weeknight dinners. You can prepare the beef filling earlier because we refrigerate it for 3 to 4 days and freeze it for almost 2 to 3 months. You can serve these sloppy joes with Greek Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Sweet Potato Wedges, or Grilled Zucchini.

STATS:

• Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
• No. of Calories: 560 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Portion size: 1 sandwich
• Cooking mode: Stovetop
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 35 minutes

TOOLS:

• Skillet
• Bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

BEEF FILLING:

• One lb. ground beef
• Olive oil, one tbsp.
• One onion
• Two garlic cloves
• Two tbsp. tomato paste
• Dijon mustard, one tbsp.
• Half a tsp. salt
• Worcestershire sauce, one tbsp.
• One tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp parsley
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp water

BIG MAC SAUCE:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp dill pickles
• One tbsp. pickle juice
• Dijon mustard, one tsp.
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper

TOPPINGS:

• 4 burger buns
• 1 cup lettuce
• 1 tomato
• ¼ cup dill pickles
• ¼ cup feta
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp red onion

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

GROUND BEEF:

• We use lean ground beef to provide a juicy, savory, and protein-rich filling. As a replacement, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken.

OLIVE OIL:

• We give the vegetables a Mediterranean-inspired flavor by sautéing them in olive oil. You might also use avocado oil.

GREEK YOGURT:

• Greek yogurt provides a creamy and tangy texture to the Big Mac sauce. You can also use thick plain yogurt or strained yogurt.

FETA:

• We use feta to provide a salty and creamy Mediterranean flavor. As an alternative, you can use goat cheese or crumbled ricotta.

PICKLES:

• Pickles provide a tangy flavor that gives the sauce its classic Big Mac-style taste. You can use cucumber pickles or finely chopped gherkins.

TOMATO SAUCE:

• The beef filling gains moisture and flavor from the tomato sauce. Another option is to utilize crushed tomatoes.

BURGER BUNS:

• We use soft burger buns to hold the saucy beef and fresh toppings. You can use whole-grain buns, brioche buns, or pita-style bread.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix the black pepper,  Greek yogurt, garlic powder, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, chopped pickles, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice till smooth.
2. In a big pan, we preheat the olive oil .
3. Include the diced onion and cook for just two minutes.
4. Put the ground beef and cook for almost seven minutes during breaking it apart.
5. Include the black pepper, garlic, salt, tomato paste, parsley, Dijon mustard, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.
6. Mix in water and tomato sauce.
7. Slowly cook till the beef mixture is saucy and thick, for almost seven minutes.
8. We gently toast the burger buns.
9. Distribute the Big Mac sauce on the buns.
10. Include the red onion, shredded lettuce, feta, beef mixture, pickles, and tomato slices.
11. Sprinkle fresh parsley.
12. Serve these Mediterranean Big Mac Sloppy Joes quickly.

TIPS:

• Cook the beef perfectly to deliver a deeper flavor.
• Toast the buns to avoid them from getting soggy.
• Include the fresh toppings just before eating.
• We utilize a thick Greek yogurt to get a creamy sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH & CRISP:

• Greek Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Grilled Zucchini
• Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
• Hummus and Vegetables

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Garlic Roasted Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Wedges
• Lemon Herb Potatoes
• Olive and Feta Salad
• Fresh Cucumber Salad

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooked beef filling in a closed box and refrigerate it for 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Store the cooked beef filling for almost 2 to 3 months.

FAQs:

May we prepare the beef earlier?

• Yes, you can make the beef filling beforehand and chill it till ready to eat.

Will we prepare these sloppy joes low-carb?

• Yes, you can utilize low-sugar tomato sauce and lettuce wraps or low-carb burger buns.

Could we include extra Mediterranean elements?

• Yes, you can use hummus, olives, fresh parsley, cucumber, or roasted peppers.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:

Proteins: 35 g

Caloric Content: 560 kcal

Net carbs: 35 g

Sodium: 980 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 8 g

Fats: 30 g

Portion Size: 1 sandwich

Total carbs: 40 g