Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Traditionally made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a variety of spices, sloppy joes are often served on hamburger buns. While sloppy joes are typically thought of as a meal for a crowd, it is possible to make a single serving of sloppy joe for one. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying sloppy joe without having to make a large batch.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES
Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
- Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1001.5 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
SLOPPY JOE FOR ONE
This is one of my favorite lunches when I'm pressed for time. It can easily be adjusted for more than one person. Add curry powder for a kick (I always do!).
Provided by Vegan Courtney
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the crumbles in a skillet with the onion and the salt.
- Combine the other ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and nuke on high for 30-60 seconds.
- Mix the crumbles and onion with the sauce.
- Serve in a whole-wheat pita, on a tortilla, or whatever.
THE BEST SLOPPY JOES
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
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.
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.
SLOPPY JOES
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
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
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
SLOPPY JOES FOR A CROWD
This is a simple and easy recipe for making Sloppy Joes for 24 or more people. Yes, I know, what kind of good Sloppy Joe recipe uses Manwich®? In this case it's used as a base (like ketchup) to make a really tasty dish. I used the best ideas of several Sloppy Joe recipes on the Allrecipes website, added my own twist, and expanded it for a crowd.
Provided by Mr Belvidere
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the beef, 1/2 cup onion, and 1 clove garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker. Repeat twice more with remaining oil, beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add Sloppy Joe sauce, celery, green pepper, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and cloves to the slow cooker. Cook on Low for at least 4 hours, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 953.1 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
FLAVORFUL SLOPPY JOES
Like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? Now you can make just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The sauce level in the meat mixture is low, making it a little less messy to eat on a bun.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
SLOPPY JOES II
This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!
Provided by Tamara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
- Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
Tips:
- Brown the ground beef thoroughly: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from being greasy.
- Use a good quality ketchup: The ketchup is one of the main ingredients in sloppy joes, so it's important to use a brand that you like the taste of.
- Add some Worcestershire sauce: Worcestershire sauce adds a savory, umami flavor to sloppy joes.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: There are many different spices that can be used to flavor sloppy joes, such as chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Feel free to add your favorites to taste.
- Serve sloppy joes on a toasted bun: Toasted buns will help to hold up the sloppy joe filling and prevent it from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served at parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a sloppy joe that is sure to please everyone.
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