Sloppy joes pita pockets are the perfect weeknight meal: they are quick, easy to make, and a hit with kids and adults alike. The combination of sweet and tangy sloppy joe mix, gooey cheese, and soft, fluffy pita bread creates a flavor and texture combination that is irresistible. Best of all, with just a few simple ingredients, you can have this delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes. Whether you choose to make your own sloppy joe mix or use a store-bought version, these pita pockets are sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SLOPPY JOES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and cook for another minute. Add the turkey and sprinkle it with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned all the way through. Add the tomato paste, harissa, brown sugar and tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the preserved lemon. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- To serve, stack the pitas and wrap in in foil. Heat the oven until warm, a few minutes. Cut the tops off and fill with the turkey mixture. Top with the pickles, feta and parsley.
SLOPPY JOE POCKETS
Provided by Patricia Heaton
Categories appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 pockets
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef, seasoning mix, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps, until brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ketchup, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- Unroll the tubes of crescent dough but do not separate along the perforations. Pinch the seams of two of the triangles together to make a rectangle and then cut that rectangle off from the rest of the roll at the seam. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Lay the rectangles of dough out on a work surface and cut each in half to make 2 squares. You will have 16 squares. Put 1 rounded tablespoon of the sloppy joe filling in the center of each. Mound a rounded 1/2 teaspoon of Cheddar on top of the beef (there will be cheese leftover). Gather the edges of the dough up over the filing to make a little pouch and pinch to seal each edge. Arrange the pouches on a parchment-line baking sheet and mound a little cheese on top of each.
- Bake the pouches until the dough is golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.
MEATY SLOPPY JOE POCKETS
It's easy to turn sloppy joes into hearty hot pocket snacks. I make the filling ahead and use refrigerated biscuits. I time them so they're done baking just before kickoff. -Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll each biscuit into a 6-in. circle. Spoon scant 1/3 cup beef mixture over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge. If desired, sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edge with a fork to seal., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut three slits in top of each. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35 mg cholesterol, Sodium 909 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrate (9 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 15 g protein.
SLOPPY JOES PITA POCKETS
VERY basic sloppy joes recipe that is served in pita pockets...Considerably less messy to eat than the usual sloppy joes that are served in hamburger buns...In addition I've lightened the original recipe by using ground turkey, used a low-sodium version of the canned soup and gone low-fat on the cheese...Serve with a tossed green salad!
Provided by CookinwithGas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown ground turkey in a large skillet in the oil over low heat for 5 min, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked ground turkey to a bowl, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet for additional use.
- In the same skillet, in the hreserved oil, saute onions on medium heat for 5 min (use more olive oil IF needed).
- Return the meat to the skillet and add the soup mix and the tomato soup.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5 min, stirring often.
- To serve: Cut open pita pockets; spoon in mixture; top with shredded swiss cheese.
- Variation: Swap out the swiss cheese for another kind of cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar or monterey jack.
- NOTE: prep time covers the onion chopping; cook time covers the remainder of the preparation.
PITA SLOPPY JOE
Make and share this Pita Sloppy Joe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 pitas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place ground beef, shallot and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly browned.
- Drain off any grease.
- Stir the salsa, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce into the beef mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat to a simmer over low heat, and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently to prevent it from burning on the bottom.
- Spoon the mixture into the pita shells.
- Top with lettuce if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 732.5, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 29
MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the scallion whites cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato, and raisins and cook over high heat until mixture is almost dry, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken and cook stirring until meat is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the green part of the scallions, yogurt, and pine nuts. Serve mixture stuffed into warm pita with tomato slices and cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams
SLOPPY JOE HAND PIES
Who doesn't love Sloppy Joes? And with this hand pie recipe you can take them on the run and eat them without the mess!
Provided by Ms. Chef Esh
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Add 1 cup beef broth, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer. Add remaining 1 cup broth and reduce heat to low. Simmer until mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, and cayenne as needed.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
- Roll out both pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and cut out six 5-inch circles. Place a slice of Cheddar cheese in the center of each circle and top with Sloppy Joe mixture. Fold dough and seal the edges using a fork. Brush the outsides with egg wash and place hand pies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 48.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 1572.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of ground meats to create different flavor combinations. For example, try a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal.
- Add vegetables to the sloppy joe mixture to increase its nutritional value and flavor. Diced onions, bell peppers, and carrots are all good options.
- Season the sloppy joe mixture with your favorite spices and herbs. Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika are all good choices.
- Let the sloppy joe mixture simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the sloppy joes on pita pockets, hamburger buns, or even rice.
- Top the sloppy joes with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Sloppy joes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun party food. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a sloppy joe recipe that everyone will love.
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