When it comes to quick and easy weeknight meals, nothing beats a sloppy joe. This classic American comfort food is a delicious combination of ground beef, tangy barbecue sauce, and sweet peppers, all piled high on a soft bun. While there are many different recipes for sloppy joes out there, my husband has a special recipe that he calls "BBQ Sloppy Joes." This recipe is extra special because it uses a homemade barbecue sauce made with a blend of spices and molasses, which gives the sloppy joes a unique and flavorful twist. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal for your family or a game-day snack, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BBQ SLOPPY JOES
BBQSloppy Joes are sauteed with bell peppers and onions, simmered in aBBQ-ketchup combo, then piled high on hamburger buns with lots ofcheddar on top. Delicious comfort food that everyone will love and isbeyond easy to make!
Provided by Marionela Tiron
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef, for about 5 minutes. Drain the grease when done.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add in the barbecue sauce and ketchup.
- Cook on low uncovered for 10 minutes, taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Serve on the hamburger buns topped with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1186 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BBQ SLOPPY JOES RECIPE
Homemade sloppy joes recipe is quick to make, and this bbq sloppy joes recipe is delicious! How to make sloppy joes that taste like a BBQ sandwich.
Provided by Carrie Barnard
Categories Lunch Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Medium skillet brown the ground beef and drain off the excess grease.
- Then add in in the onions, red pepper, and seasonings.
- When soft mix in the barbecue sauce, ketchup, water and salt and pepper.
- Cook on low uncovered for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Serve on the hamburger buns topped with the shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1184 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MY FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES
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
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
CHEF JOHN'S SLOPPY JOES
The secret to a great 'Sloppy Joe' is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows it to be eaten two-fisted, sans fork.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the ground beef and onion in a cold skillet, place the skillet onto a stove burner, and turn the heat to medium; cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and browned. Stir the garlic and bell pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Add 1 cup of water. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 more cup of water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Season with cayenne.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 991.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
MY HUSBAND CALLS THIS BBQ (SLOPPY JOES)
This is from the yellowest, blotchy recipe card in the house, so you know it has been used a LOT! This is my Cincinnati husband's mother's recipe and they just called it BBQ. It is really Sloppy Joes, but what can you expect from people who eat Greek chili on spaghetti? Ha! Cincinnati chili is actually fabulous if you haven't tried it! Now here's the "BBQ" AKA Sloppy Joes!
Provided by Felina
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown beef in skillet.
- Drain grease.
- Combine remaining ingredients and pour over beef.
- Mix well.
- Simmer slowly for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve on your choice of rolls. (I like onion or potato rolls with this).
MIMI'S "BARBECUE" (SLOPPY JOES)
This is my grandmothers recipe and where we're from we call it barbecue, but most other people know them as sloppy joes. This are way better than your run of the mill canned stuff.
Provided by Kettch23
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown the meat and drain.
- Turn the stove down to low heat.
- Add the jar of chili sauce, then fill the jar with water and add that too.
- Add the ketchup, mustard, and worcestershire.
- Let simmer on low heat for an hour a half or more (longer the better!) until the sauce thickens up.
- Serve on hamburger buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1019.8, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.3, Protein 17.9
BBQ SLOPPY JOES
Taste the most famous flavor of summer with our BBQ Sloppy Joes! This Healthy Living BBQ Sloppy Joes recipe can be ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield Makes 4 servings, one sandwich each.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown meat with onions, peppers and carrots in large nonstick skillet on medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add barbecue sauce; cook 5 min. or until mixture is heated through and peppers are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
- Spoon evenly into buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef. Use a lean ground beef, such as 85% lean or 90% lean, to avoid greasy sloppy joes.
- Brown the ground beef thoroughly. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from being greasy.
- Use a flavorful BBQ sauce. The BBQ sauce is the key to the flavor of sloppy joes, so choose one that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought BBQ sauce or make your own.
- Add some sweetness. A little bit of sweetness helps to balance out the acidity of the BBQ sauce. You can add sweetness with brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
- Add some heat. If you like spicy sloppy joes, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to the BBQ sauce.
- Don't overcook the sloppy joes. Overcooking will make the meat tough and the sauce will become too thick.
- Serve the sloppy joes on toasted buns. Toasted buns will help to soak up the sauce and prevent the sloppy joes from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Sloppy joes are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a casual gathering or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make sloppy joes that are bursting with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table.
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