Big Mac-Style Sloppy Joe Burger (with Llama Licks Bull Honkey)

by Annie Sisk

If you're craving that iconic fast-food flavor with a bold, homemade twist, this Big Mac-style sloppy joe burger hits the spot. It’s stacked high, loaded with melty cheese, tangy sauce, crisp lettuce—and seasoned to perfection with Llama Licks Bull Honkey, the only blend that makes your burgers taste "llama-licious."

This recipe is perfect for the griddle, skillet, or flat top—and guaranteed to be the messiest, tastiest burger you’ve ever eaten.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Beef Filling:

  • 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)

  • 1½ tablespoons Llama Licks Bull Honkey seasoning

  • ½ small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

For the “Secret” Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon sugar

For the Burger Build:

  • 3 hamburger buns (2 bottoms, 1 top—for that classic 3-layer stack)

  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

  • 4–6 dill pickle slices

  • 2 slices American cheese

  • Butter for toasting buns

🔥 Instructions

1. Mix the Special Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar. Stir well and refrigerate until you're ready to build.

2. Cook the Beef Filling:
Heat a skillet or flat top to medium-high. Add ground beef and chopped onions. Cook until browned and crumbly.
Stir in Llama Licks Bull Honkey seasoning (don’t hold back—it’s the flavor bomb), plus mustard and Worcestershire if using. Let it simmer a few minutes to soak up all that seasoning goodness.

3. Toast the Buns:
Butter the cut sides of all three bun pieces (two bottoms and one top). Toast them on the hot surface until golden brown.

4. Build the Burger (Tall and Proud):
Layer it like this:

  • Bottom bun

  • Slice of American cheese

  • Spoonful of seasoned beef

  • Pickles

  • Lettuce

  • Drizzle of special sauce

Then stack the middle bun:

  • More beef

  • More lettuce

  • More sauce

Finish with the top bun. Serve with extra napkins—you’re gonna need ‘em.

🧂 Why Bull Honkey?

Llama Licks Bull Honkey adds just the right amount of savory heat and depth to ground beef. No extra salt, no boring burgers—just bold, ridiculous flavor. It’s the ultimate seasoning for flat top heroes and backyard burger champs.

📸 Pro Tip for Serving:

Serve with a side of crispy fries or tater tots, and let that sauce drip. Want to get fancy? Make it a burger bar and let everyone build their own stack.

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