Best 7 Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying as a classic sloppy joe. This sandwich, featuring a savory, saucy filling piled high on a soft bun, is a beloved American staple. But if you're looking to add a little extra kick to your sloppy joes, why not try a spicy version? With the right blend of spices and ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering sandwich that packs a flavorful punch. From choosing the perfect beef to selecting the ideal spices, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to make the best spicy beef sloppy joes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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HOT AND SPICY SLOPPY JOES



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Spicy!!!! Crock pot recipe! Yes! There is no reason you can't make these stove top. Just simmer till flavors meld and meat is tender. I also puree an optional carrot and red bell pepper for sweetness and extra nutrients for the family

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 ounce) can spicy vegetable juice or 6 ounces salsa
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped canned jalapeno peppers or 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 hamburger buns
1 shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic till meat is brown and onion is tender.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockery cooker combine tomato juice, catsup, water, brown sugar, jalapeno peppers, mustard, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Stir in meat mixture.
  • Cover; cook on low heat setting for 10-12 hours or high heat setting for 3-5 hours.
  • Toast buns; spoon meat mixture over buns and sprinkle with cheese.

SPICY BEEF SLOPPY JOES



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These delicious sloppy joes will make a mess on your face, not in your slow cooker!

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
1 ½ cups finely chopped red or green bell pepper
⅓ cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until brown, stirring to break meat in pieces. Drain fat.
  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Open slow cooker liner and place it inside a slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
  • Combine beef and remaining ingredients (excluding kaiser rolls) in the slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on high-heat setting 4 to 5 hours or low-heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Serve sloppy joes right out of your slow cooker, spooning meat onto each kaiser roll. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely, spoon out any excess liquid, remove liner and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 105.4 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1538.6 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

SLOPPY JOES



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Food Network

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1/2 large onion, diced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
5 cloves garlic, minced
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 kaiser rolls
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder, or more as needed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Chips or salad, for serving, if desired

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.

MY FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup dried minced onion
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup beef broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

SWEET AND SPICY SLOPPY JOES



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These sandwiches have been the go-to meal for my son's basketball team. Turkey is a wonderful change from ground beef and really absorbs all the flavors. I have also used this for a Friday the 13th celebration at work, calling it 13-ingredient sloppy joes. -Karen Hildebrand, LaBelle, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons canola oil
3 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups ketchup
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Coleslaw and dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in batches until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer meat to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook the onion and green pepper until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, Worcestershire and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to slow cooker. , In a bowl, combine ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve on buns with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SPICY GARLIC BREAD SLOPPY JOES



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This recipe uses three types of fresh chile. When preparing the chiles, it's usual to remove the seeds and the membrane as that is where the most intense heat lies. Of course, if you like your food super-hot and spicy, add the seeds and the membrane too!

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced small
1 Fresno chile, seeded and diced small
1 serrano chile, seeded and diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef stock or water
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 slices frozen garlic bread
8 slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off all but a couple tablespoons of the fat.
  • Add the onion, chiles, garlic and tomato paste to the pot. Stir and cook for a minute to combine and cook the tomato paste slightly. Add the stock, ketchup, balsamic glaze, brown sugar, chili powder and mustard. Season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 12 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Meanwhile, bake the garlic bread according to the package instructions on a sheet pan lined with foil. Remove from the oven then preheat the broiler.
  • Taste the meat mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Divide the meat mixture over the top of the baked garlic bread. Next, top each with two slices of the provolone. Broil until the cheese has melted and browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve.

SPICY SLOPPY JOES



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My personal sloppy joe recipe, well loved by all who've eaten it. Not too spicy for the kids, but just spicy enough to make it interesting for the adults.

Provided by Motley Oklahoman

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 ounce) can spicy hot V8
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown meat, add in onion and garlic. Saute until onion and garlic have some color.
  • Add rest of ingredients (except for buns), and simmer for at least an hour.
  • Serve on hamburger buns with whatever condiments you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 661, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 13.9, Protein 24.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: 80/20 ground beef is the best choice for sloppy joes, as it has enough fat to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of spices: Experiment with different spices to create a unique flavor profile for your sloppy joes. Some popular options include chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
  • Don't overcook the meat: Ground beef should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center. Overcooking will make the meat tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce: The tomato sauce is a key component of sloppy joes, so make sure to use a sauce that you enjoy the taste of. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Add some sweetness: A little bit of sweetness helps to balance out the acidity of the tomato sauce. You can add sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste.
  • Serve on a soft bun: Sloppy joes are traditionally served on a soft bun, such as a hamburger bun or a hot dog bun. You can also serve them on a crusty roll or a piece of toast.

Conclusion:

Spicy beef sloppy joes are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great party food, as they can be easily made ahead of time and reheated. With a few simple tips, you can make sloppy joes that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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