Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
on Jun 12, 2025
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All the Flavor of a Cheeseburger, No Grill Required! If you love a good cheeseburger but need something fast, macro-friendly, and easy to make on a busy weeknight — these Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes are for you. These are everything you love about a classic burger: juicy beef, pickles, tangy sauce, and tons of flavor — served on a bun for maximum deliciousness.
This version is macro-balanced, protein-packed, and endlessly customizable depending on what you want to pair it with. Use it to build a traditional burger, stuff it into a wrap, or serve over greens for a low-carb bowl. It’s a total meal prep win!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION / MACROS
Makes: 7 servings
Serving size: 150g
Calories: 221
Macros: 26.6p / 10.2c / 8.3f (0.2 fiber)
NOTES: Macros reflect the meat mixture only so you can use your favorite buns and cheese. We love the Walmart brioche buns with a slice of American cheese and shredded lettuce. I broil the buns with the cheese on them for 3-5 mins before adding the lettuce and meat mixture. Yum!
INGREDIENTS
- Lean ground beef (96/4)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Flake salt
- Pepper
- Ketchup
- Low fat mayo
- Pickle juice
- Worcestershire
- Dill pickles
Variations & Substitutions
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version with slightly lower fat.
- Swap the ketchup for reduced sugar or no-sugar-added if watching carbs.
- Try Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a lower fat option.
- Add onions while cooking the meat for extra texture and flavor.
- Make it spicy with chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until no longer pink. Strain off any excess grease.
- Add the Sauce Ingredients – Stir in the ketchup, mayo, pickle juice, Worcestershire, and diced pickles. Mix until well combined.
- Simmer – Let everything simmer together for 3–5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve It Up – Spoon onto toasted buns, or get creative with your base! (See ideas below.)
How to Serve
This meat mixture is super versatile! Here are a few ways to enjoy it:
- Classic cheeseburger style: Serve on a toasted brioche bun with a slice of American cheese, shredded lettuce, onions, and tomato. (Broil the buns with cheese for 3–5 minutes for a melty, toasty finish.)
- Low-carb bowl: Serve over chopped romaine, tomato, red onion, and a slice of cheddar. Drizzle with a little extra mayo + ketchup mixture.
- Wrap it up: Spoon into a low-carb tortilla with greens and cheese.
- Slider style: Serve in mini Hawaiian rolls for a fun party or meal prep option.
Note: The macros listed are for the meat mixture only, so feel free to use your favorite buns, wraps, or toppings based on your own goals.
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Supplies Used
- 10.5″ Fry Pan – This pan is nonstick and worked perfect for this meal and so many others!
How to Store & Reheat
- Store leftover Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave in 30-second increments.
- This is a great recipe for meal prep — portion into containers and freeze for up to 2 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made in just one pan
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prep
- Kid-approved and adult-friendly
- Easily customizable to fit your macros
- Ready in under 30 minutes!
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Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, 96/4
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon flake salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup, 210g
- 1/2 cup low fat mayo, 120g
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely diced (80g)
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef. Season with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink and strain out the excess grease.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and let simmer 3-5 minutes.
- Serve on warm buns with lettuce, cheese, extra pickles, onions, tomatoes, or whatever else you love on a burger.
Notes
- Macros reflect the meat mixture only so you can use your favorite buns and cheese. We love the Walmart brioche buns with a slice of American cheese and shredded lettuce. I broil the buns with the cheese on them for 3-5 mins before adding the lettuce and meat mixture. Yum!
- Find in MyFitnessPal or the MacrosFirst app by searching for, “Stay Fit Mom Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes.”
If I could rate these higher I would. They were absolutely delicious. Even my picky kids ate them. 10/10.
Thanks so much Michelle! I’m glad you all loved them!!