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Sloppy Joe Recipe
I always keep ground beef stocked in my freezer, and one recipe I make on repeat is this Sloppy Joe dish. We absolutely love serving it on potato rolls, but it’s also fantastic over baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, or roasted spaghetti squash. I use lean ground sirloin and finely chop some carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions for added flavor and texture. To make it easier, I use a food processor to mince the veggies, so they blend right in and no one even notices them.
If you’re looking for a fun twist on classic Sloppy Joes, you might enjoy trying this Sloppy Joe Baked Sweet Potato, which is gluten-free, or Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes. These variations offer a fresh take and are perfect for mixing things up in your weekly meal rotation.
Sloppy Joe Recipe Ingredients (Serves 4)
How To Make Sloppy Joes
Prepare Ingredients: Chop onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and red bell pepper to a paste-like consistency using a chopper or food processor.
Cook the Meat and Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the meat, and break it up as it cooks. Season with your preferred steak seasoning and cook until browned. Add the chopped vegetables, reduce heat to medium, and stir in red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Simmer and Serve: Pour in the tomato sauce and tomato paste, mixing gently. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Use a measuring cup to scoop 1/2 cup of the sloppy meat mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns.
Benefits of This Recipe
Benefits of This Recipe
Tips and Tricks
- To save time, use pre-chopped onions and bell peppers from the grocery store.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the mixture a bit longer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato chips for a classic diner-style meal.
- Leftover Sloppy Joe mix makes a great topping for baked potatoes or nachos.
- If you prefer a sweeter Sloppy Joe, add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar.
Important Things About This Recipe
- The combination of tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce creates a rich, flavorful base.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste; this recipe is very forgiving.
- Sloppy Joes are best enjoyed fresh, but the mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be easily doubled to feed a larger crowd.
- Perfect for casual gatherings or a comforting family dinner.
Enjoy making and eating this ultimate Sloppy Joe recipe! It’s sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
FAQs
What’s the story behind Sloppy Joe?
Sloppy Joes are quite versatile and are believed to have originated in the 1930s in the United States and referred to a bar called Sloppy Joe’s situated in Sioux City Iowa that had offered a popular sandwich with loose meat. The idea is pretty simple: a rather sloppy but tasty sandwich made from meat that has become one of the most popular dishes associated with efficient American comfort food.
What should I serve with Sloppy Joes?
As for sides, Sloppy Joes are rather versatile. For the traditional side dishes, you have your coleslaw, potato chips or your baked beans. For a more hearty meal, they go well with roasted vegetables or even sweet potato fries. I mean if you round up your pick of buns with sides that complement the slightly sweet tasting, savory, Sloppy Joes, then it is then that you have the perfect meal.
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Sloppy Joe Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds of 93% lean ground sirloin beef beef sirloin is a lean, tender cut of meat taken from the lower back of a cow
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning or seasoned salt you can also use pink Himalayan salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 medium carrot minced
- 1 medium onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper minced
- 4 oz mushrooms minced
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Chop all the vegetables to a paste-like consistency using a chopper or food processor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the pan and break it up as it cooks.
- Season the steak with your preferred steak seasoning and cook until browned.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and red bell pepper to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and tomato paste, mixing everything gently. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Use a measuring cup to scoop 1/2 cup of the sloppy meat mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option without sacrificing flavor.
- Add finely chopped carrots or celery for extra veggies.
- Use toasted buns for added texture and flavor.
- Make a double batch and freeze the extra for an even quicker meal next time.
