Best 8 Best Ever Sloppy Joe Recipes

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Sloppy joes are a classic American dish that can be found on menus across the country. But what makes the best sloppy joe? Is it the tangy sauce, the tender meat, or the gooey cheese? With so many different recipes to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. That's why we've put together this guide to help you make the best sloppy joe you've ever tasted. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, we've got you covered. So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a sloppy joe that will be the hit of your next party or potluck.

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BEST EVER SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Best Ever Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup catsup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, celery, and green pepper until meat is done; drain.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • ;mix well.
  • Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

THE BEST SLOPPY JOES



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This is weeknight comfort food at its finest. We created a homemade sauce that is tangy and flavorful but also quick and easy. We used both ketchup and canned tomato sauce for lots of tomato-y zip and just a touch of brown sugar for a bit of sweetness and slight caramel finish. Green bell pepper is a key addition; it really enhances the other ingredients, elevating the flavor profile into the realm of a true sloppy joe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
12 ounces (1 1/3 cup) tomato sauce
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize in some spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned, no longer pink in the middle and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Spoon the meat onto the toasted buns.

THE VERY BEST SLOPPY JOE RECIPE



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The VERY BEST Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe is not only delicious, but it's quick and easy to make using REAL ingredients instead of a store-bought can of sauce. Hundreds of rave reviews agree!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound ground beef (OR turkey)
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Hamburger buns
Sliced pickles

Steps:

  • Make the sauce in a 2-cup glass measuring cup (or a medium bowl). Stir together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined; set aside.
  • Set a large pot over medium-low heat. Add a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil, and saute the garlic for a minute or two until just fragrant and very light golden brown. Add ground beef, increase heat to medium/medium high, and cook until nicely browned with no pink remaining, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Drain the grease.
  • Pour the sauce over the browned meat, stir to combine, and simmer for at least 10 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm on hamburger buns or rolls with sliced pickles on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 742 mg, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST SLOPPY JOES



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Who isn't looking for quick, healthy meal solutions during the busy holiday and shopping season? Here's a sophisticated twist on a kid favorite. My daughter, Tiffany, came up with this lower-fat version of traditional sloppy joes. Best of all, this recipe can be made ahead and frozen for real holiday convenience. However, the tangy kick from the orange peel may not appeal to all children. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
6 whole wheat buns, split

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, prepared mustard, ground mustard, cloves, cayenne and orange zest if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BEST SLOPPY JOES



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This is a recipe that I got a long time ago, and my boyfriend absolutely loves.

Provided by SWMIMOM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup ketchup (such as Heinz®)
½ (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon mustard powder
hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Mix ketchup, chili sauce, onion, green bell pepper, brown sugar, and mustard powder into ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes; serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 733.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

THE BEST SLOPPY JOE RECIPE



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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

1 small onion (finely chopped)
1/2 small green bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 lb lean ground beef (85%-90% lean)
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 hamburger buns (toasted if desired)

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

BEST EVER SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Best Ever Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TooheyMomster

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 -3 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup medium yellow onion, chopped
1 cup stalk celery, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine tomateos, red wine vinegar, ketchup and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar, set aside. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, combine ground beef with remaining ingredients. Cook over high heat 8-10 minutes, stirring to crumble beef. Stir in tomato mixture. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns, or over hot-cooked pasta.

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MY FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES



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This is my go-to sloppy joe recipe. Liquid smoke is the key ingredient here.

Provided by Alissa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup dried minced onion
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup beef broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix ketchup, dried onion, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoke flavoring, and garlic into beef, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir beef broth into beef mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 743.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Tips:

  • Cook the ground beef until it's browned all over. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Drain the excess grease from the ground beef. This will help to reduce the amount of fat in the sloppy joes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your sloppy joes. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Sloppy joes are a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste.
  • Serve sloppy joes on a variety of breads. Hamburger buns are a classic choice, but you can also use hoagie rolls, slider buns, or even cornbread.
  • Top sloppy joes with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, diced onions, and pickles are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give sloppy joes a try.

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