In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the art of crafting the ultimate sloppy joe sandwich, capturing the essence of Mark's Nearly Famous Sloppy Joes. With its tender, flavorful meat, tangy sauce, and perfect bun, this sandwich has achieved legendary status. Join us as we delve into the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient recommendations, and invaluable tips to elevate your sloppy joe game. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with this iconic dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
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EMILY'S FAMOUS SLOPPY JOES
This is just a good old-fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe. Just slap some on a bun and enjoy!
Provided by HBIC
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.
- Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 616.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
THE BEST SLOPPY JOES
When it comes to easy homemade dinners, it doesn't get any better than the best Sloppy Joes, my family's most requested recipe. Every bite is meaty, messy, and delicious.
Provided by Meggan Hill
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine beef and onion. Cook until the meat is mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper).
- Pour sauce ingredients over drained beef and stir until evenly coated. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally (cover if you prefer a sloppier Sloppy Joe). Serve in buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, ServingSize 1 sandwich, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 412 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g
SLOPPY JOE FRIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the fries: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the potatoes into thin wedges; toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast until golden, turning halfway through, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the scallion whites and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and 1 1/2 cups water; reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened slightly, about 8 minutes.
- Divide the fries among plates. Top with the beef mixture, cheddar, mozzarella, scallion greens, tomatoes and pickled jalapenos.
SUPER SLOPPY JOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 super sloppy sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and meat to the pan. Spread the meat around the pan and begin to break it up. Combine brown sugar and steak seasoning. Add sugar and spice mixture to the skillet and combine. When the meat has browned, add onion and red peppers to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook onions, peppers, red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce with meat for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and paste to pan. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to simmer and cook Sloppy Joe mixture 5 minutes longer. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, pile sloppy meat onto toasted, buttered bun bottoms and cover with bun tops. Serve with your favorite sides or sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper, dill pickles and Deviled Potato Salad. Have plenty of napkins on hand!
- Boil potatoes in water seasoned with coarse salt until they are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain cooked potatoes and return to the warm pot to dry them out. Let the potatoes stand 2 minutes, then spread potatoes out on to a cookie sheet to quick-cool them.
- In the bottom of a medium mixing bowl, grate 1/4 onion using a hand grater. Add mustard and mayonnaise, paprika and cayenne pepper sauce to the grated onion and stir to combine. Add potatoes to the bowl and stir to evenly distribute dressing. Season potato salad with salt and pepper and taste to adjust your seasonings. Top servings of salad with chopped scallions.
SLOPPY JOES
Food Network
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.
- Add in the green peppers and onions. Stir, and then add 1 cup water, the ketchup and garlic. Stir it around to combine, and then add the brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, and then cover and simmer over medium-low heat, about 20 minutes.
- To serve, spread the rolls with the butter and brown them on a griddle or in a skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Serve with chips, salad or just enjoy it by itself.
MARK'S NEARLY FAMOUS SLOPPY JOES
I've been tweaking this recipe for years and think it's finally perfected. Like a good chili, it may be even better the second day. Serve on toasted hamburger buns.
Provided by CHUCKIE768
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet, cook ground beef until evenly brown; drain well.
- In a slow cooker, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, condensed gumbo soup, tomato paste and brown sugar. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, ketchup, barbeque sauce and vinegar. season with Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, parsley, black pepper and salt. Stir in browned beef.
- Cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Skim off excess fat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1017.2 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
SLOPPY JOES
You don't want to miss this one. The recipe came with my electricity bill, probably some 39 years ago. I tried it and it was the best recipe for Sloppy Joes I have ever had. I've been making it ever since. Great taste and just the right amount of everything.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in a skillet along with the onion and green pepper.
- When brown, add the rest of the ingredients, stirring well.
- Put into a crock pot.
- Cook on low for 3-5 hours.
- Serve on hamburger buns.
- (This may be made on top of the stove on a very low heat for several hours, making sure that it does not get dry, but the flavors mix the best in a crock pot).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.9, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1147.2, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.3, Protein 27.1
BEST SLOPPY JOES
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
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.
CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES
Soft sandwich buns work best with this classic kid-friendly Sloppy Joe recipe-as do chips and pickles. The beef mixture can also be served over pasta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately.
SLOPPY JOES SANDWICHES
You'll love this quick, easy and economical homemade sloppy joe recipe. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. -Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SLOPPY JOES
This is a great recipe that can be made ahead and frozen. It can also be doubled/tripled/quadrupled with great results for church meals or fundraiser dinners.
Provided by danlynclark
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 sloppy joes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir ground beef with onion until beef is brown.
- Drain fat from cooked beef.
- Add garlic salt, pepper, chili sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, mustard, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately on warm hamburger buns or cool and freeze in an 8 cup container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 620.7, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 20.9
CATSUP SLOPPY JOES
You'll never buy your Sloppy Joe mix out of a can again. Very quick and easy to prepare for busy nights. Serve with Chips and pickles or crips carrots and you can't beat it. Please try this.
Provided by Childrens Minister
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown beef, onion, and celery in large skillet.
- Drain off fat.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Let simmer until reduced, about 30 minutes.
- Add to toasted hamburger buns.
- Add one slice of cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 668.5, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 14.2, Protein 29.7
SLOPPY JOES
I am allergic to onions so I am always looking for recipes that don't call for onions. This one is just fine without. I suppose you could add them while browning the hamburger. I'm guessing most of you will!
Provided by KCShell
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown hamburger.
- Drain beef well.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Simmer at least 30 minutes.
- Serve on hamburger buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 231.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5, Protein 9.1
EASY SLOPPY JOES
Five ingredients are all you need for these hearty sandwiches that are great for family gatherings. Onion soup mix and sweet pickle relish add zesty flavor without much effort. -Marge Napalo, Brunswick, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, relish and soup mix; heat through. Serve immediately on buns, or cool mixture before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sloppy joes: Thaw beef mixture in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve on buns. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
SLOPPY JOES
This is a little spicier version of the traditional sloppy joes. They're easy to make and perfect for parties-the recipe could easily be increased.-Dorothy Wiedeman, Eaton, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 servings (3 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Spoon onto buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 676mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
FAMOUS DAVE'S SLOPPY QUES
Tastes just like the sloppy ques at favous daves but at home from the backroads and sidestreets cookbook
Provided by bmiene
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- cook the ground beef in a skillet until the ground beef begins to brown drain.
- stir in onion,green pepper,jalapeno,steak seasoning and chilli powder.
- cook untill the ground beef is cooked through and crumbly stirring constantly.
- add cayenne pepper bbq sauce and mustard mix well.
- cook until heated through and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: Use an 80/20 blend of ground beef for the best flavor and texture. This means that the beef is 80% lean and 20% fat.
- Brown the beef thoroughly: Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is browned all the way through. This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Use a variety of spices: Sloppy Joes are a great way to use up leftover spices. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to find your favorite blend.
- Don't be afraid to add some heat: If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the sauce. This will give your Sloppy Joes a nice kick.
- Let the Sloppy Joes simmer: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
- Serve Sloppy Joes on your favorite bun: Sloppy Joes can be served on hamburger buns, hot dog buns, or even slider buns. Choose your favorite bun and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Sloppy Joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a crowd. They are also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of Sloppy Joes that your whole family will love.
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