MOM'S SLOPPY JOES

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When I was a kid my mother made Sloppy Joes from scratch, seems as though she simmered them on the stove top for hours. They were so good, with all that juice soaking through the bun, you wouldn't dare, try to pick it up and have the juice run down your arm. Most of all, Sloppy Joes remind me of Sunday Suppers, at the church I...

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb lean ground beef or ground chuck (i used 85% lean grass fed ground beef)
1 medium-large onion, small dice
1/2 green bell pepper, small dice
1 jalapeno, small dice (optional)
2 celery ribs, small dice
1-2 15 oz. cans stewed tomatoes (cut-up)
1 14.5 oz can tomatoes and green chilies
1/4-1/2 c tomato ketchup
1 can(s) condensed chicken gumbo soup (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste (i leave out the salt)
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. In large skillet over med high heat, crumble ground beef, add diced celery, onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and chili powder. Mix until combined.
  • 2. Stirring often, until ground beef is thoroughly browned.
  • 3. Add the cut-up canned stewed tomatoes, canned tomatoes and green chilies, chicken gumbo soup (optional) and ketchup. Stir until all combined.
  • 4. Bring up to a simmer and cover losely with lid, turn heat down to just simmering. Let simmer for about 30 minutes, checking to make sure mixture does not stick to bottom of skillet.
  • 5. Serve on large BBQ buns, with your favorite contiments and garnishes. My favorite: A dab of mayo and a squirt of mustard, mixed together on top with a dab of sweet pickle relish. The Hubs Favorite: Sliced onion on top with mustard and ketchup on bun. Enjoy your Favorite way:!

Ruqiyo Daahir
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I'm not usually a fan of sloppy joes, but these were really good. The sauce was flavorful and not too sweet, and the sloppy joes were very filling. I would definitely make these again.


Sudip Kc
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These sloppy joes were a huge hit at my last barbecue. Everyone loved the flavor of the sauce, and the sloppy joes were so easy to eat. I will definitely be making these again.


Seras Williams
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These sloppy joes were amazing! The sauce was perfectly balanced, and the sloppy joes were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


malik ad
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I've tried many sloppy joe recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. The sauce is so flavorful and the sloppy joes are always a hit with my family. I highly recommend this recipe.


Richard Gonzales
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These sloppy joes were delicious! I made them for a party, and everyone loved them. The sauce was perfect, and the sloppy joes were very filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Kgodiso Manamela
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I love sloppy joes, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, and the sloppy joes are always a hit with my family. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saqiii Khan
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These sloppy joes were a great way to use up some leftover ground beef. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted great. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gddc Gdd
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I've been making sloppy joes for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The sauce is perfect, and the sloppy joes are always a hit with my family and friends.


Shameel Khan
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These sloppy joes were easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Arko Halder
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I'm not a big fan of sloppy joes, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was delicious and the sloppy joes were very filling. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ammar Hashmi
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These sloppy joes were a hit at my last potluck. Everyone raved about the taste, and they were gone in no time. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Timothy Anglin
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My family loved this recipe! The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the sloppy joes were so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of weeknight meals.


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