Best 6 Pleasantly Tart Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting a tantalizingly tart sloppy joe. This lip-smacking sandwich, a classic American comfort food, can be elevated to new heights with a harmonious balance of tangy and savory flavors. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with essential tips and tricks to create mouthwatering sloppy joes that will leave your taste buds dancing. From selecting the perfect ground beef to mastering the art of the homemade sauce, we will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your sloppy joes are bursting with flavor, texture, and an unforgettable tang.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PLEASANTLY TART SLOPPY JOES



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Tired of sweet tasting Sloppy Joes and Manwhich sauce? Dill pickle juice in this recipe is the ticket. I made up this recipe because I was tired of sweet tasting sloppy joes. Everyone loves this Sloppy Joe recipe, especially kids. Make it cheesy by adding a slice of your favorite cheese on the bun.

Provided by DaleInCO

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs 80% lean ground beef
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
12 ounces chili sauce (find it in the ketchup aisle at the grocery store)
3 tablespoons pickle juice, it adds tang. Do not omit this ingredient
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup water
hamburger bun, about 8
American cheese (optional) or cheddar cheese slice, kids love sloppy joes with cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the beef, celery and onion in a large skillet till the meat is nicely browned but still a little pink inside. Drain off any fat and crumble the meat into tiny pieces. Stir in the chili sauce, mustard, water and the dill pickle juice to the pan. Bring to a slow boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping and stirring once in a while. Add more water if the mixture is too dry and heat till warm throughout.
  • Serve on hamburger buns with optional American or cheddar cheese slices in the sandwich.
  • A veggie such as corn and potato chips make good sides.

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 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

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES



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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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ cups Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1 tablespoon Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
8 sandwich buns

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

SOPHISTO JOES



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A recipe for a grown-up version of the classic sloppy joe sandwich.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Sandwich     Blender     Beef     Onion     Tomato     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Meat     Ground Beef     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 1/2 lb ground beef chuck
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • Purée tomatoes in a blender.
  • Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add beef and brown, stirring to break up lumps, 5 to 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and sandwich inside rolls.

SLOPPY JOES



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Give mince a makeover with this American-inspired favourite. Known as a 'loose meat' sandwich, this saucy, savoury filling can be adapted to your tastes

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp olive oil
400g beef mince
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp light brown soft sugar
1 tbsp malt vinegar
4 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard or 1⁄2 tsp mustard powder
300ml beef stock
4 burger buns, split
chilli sauce, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat half the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and crumble in the beef mince. Fry for 10 mins, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, stirring until it browns all over. Tip onto a plate. Heat the rest of the oil in the same pan and fry the onion and pepper for 6-8 mins until softened. Sprinkle in the garlic granules, paprika and sugar, then return the mince and any resting juices back into the pan and stir everything together. Sizzle for 1-2 mins to combine.
  • Splash in the vinegar, then stir through the ketchup and mustard. Pour over the stock and bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat to low and bubble everything gently for 15-20 mins until the mixture is thick and glossy. Taste and season if needed. To freeze, leave to cool completely, then tip into an airtight container or divide between freezer bags and freeze for up to three months. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight and reheat in a pan until piping hot. Toast the burger buns in a hot pan, then fill with the sloppy joe mixture and top with chilli sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sloppy joes.
  • Don't overcook the beef. You want it to be cooked through, but not dry.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. This will give your sloppy joes a lot of flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make sloppy joes, so feel free to add your own twist to them.
  • Serve sloppy joes on a soft bun. This will help to soak up the sauce.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a casual get-together or a busy weeknight dinner. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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