Time travel back to the nostalgic era of the 1950s and savor the iconic flavors of the classic "Sloppy Joe" sandwich. This delectable dish, steeped in American culinary history, is a testament to the enduring popularity of comfort food. Join us on a gastronomic journey as we explore the best recipes for crafting the ultimate 1950s Sloppy Joe, a culinary time capsule that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a simpler time.
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CLASSIC HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES
My mother-in-law created this recipe in the early 1950s. Our family likes these classic sloppy joes best served with pickles and potato chips.-Sharon McKee, Denton, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes., Uncover; cook 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve 1/2 cup of meat mixture on each bun.
Nutrition Facts :
CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES
These Classic Sloppy Joes are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be served as a sandwich or used as a topping on a baked potato or sweet potato.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef over medium heat in a flat bottomed skilled.
- When the meat is pink and slightly under-cooked, add the onion and celery; finish browning the ground beef.
- Drain off grease if needed.
- Mix remaining ingredients and add to skillet.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes over low heat until sauce thickens, stirring often.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, Calories 239 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST SLOPPY JOE RECIPE
The BEST recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe! Ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce on toasted hamburger buns. The perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Finely chop the onion. Seed and finely dice the green pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, water, brown sugar, and tomato sauce.
- Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and add in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned.
- Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add in the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on toasted buns for Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1197 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOPPY JOES
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and saute until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, and some salt and pepper, and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve warm on the hamburger buns.
OLD FASHIONED SLOPPY JOES
Like most old fashion recipes, this sloppy joe is not super spicy but is a sweet and tangy variety. Try this recipe once and you'll throw the can sauce away for good. Old Fashion Sloppy Joe can be cooked and served immediately but is even better reheated the day after.
Provided by poorboy7325
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown the ground chuck and onion in a large deep skillet.
- Drain the grease from the skillet as well as possible.
- Add the green pepper to the meat and onion and continue cooking until the green pepper is soft.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 55.3, Sodium 1668, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 45.1, Protein 22.6
CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES
Fun and filling, Sloppy Joes are the perfect solution for a speedy supper before driving the kids to practice or rehearsal. Moist, meaty and satisfying these tasty sandwiches will appeal to the kid in all of us.
Provided by Heinz
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Heinzitup.com
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat. Saute onions and green pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add beef to the pan. Cook, stirring until browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve on sandwich buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1087.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
1940'S ORIGINAL SLOPPY JOES
This is the original sloppy joe recipe that I found on http://theculinarycellar.com/memorial-day-and-a-1940s-recipe/. What is listed below is my updated recipe that tweaks it a bit for my family's tastes. It's now perfect and sooooooooooooooo easy to make. Recipe can be doubled (or more) easily with no worries that the taste will get messed up.
Provided by The Simple Recipe D
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain grease.
- Add salt, onion & green pepper to beef in skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes until sweating and starting to get translucent.
- Add remaining ingredients to skillet. Mix well. Taste. Adjust if necessary for personal tastes.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve on toast bread or hamburger buns.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: Use 80/20 ground beef for a flavorful and juicy sloppy joe. Leaner ground beef will result in a drier sandwich.
- Brown the beef thoroughly: Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat.
- Use a variety of spices: Sloppy joes are a great opportunity to use up your favorite spices. Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder are all classic additions.
- Add some sweetness: Ketchup and brown sugar are two common ingredients that add sweetness to sloppy joes. You can also use molasses or honey.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make sloppy joes. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Conclusion:
Sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a classic sloppy joe that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try!
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