Oh, Sloppy Joes! Saucy, meaty, sweet, and savory. This American classic sure does live up to its name! It’s a meal that everyone will approve of, while barely taking any effort to execute. So, grab a plate, a napkin (or ten), and get ready to put together this spectacular dinner!
I have to admit something to you guys. As someone who spend most of my childhood in Romania, the idea of “Sloppy Joes” was bizarre to me. Ketchup… mixed into the sauce? Sugar? Mustard?? I didn’t give it the chance it so desperately deserved. I avoided this dish for far too long.
It truly was love at first bite. I remember the sauce squeezing out the sides of the bun as I bit down, the delicious tomatoey, meaty flavor. That was it. I was officially converted to the church of Joe. The etymology for this recipe doesn’t give a ton of information, but, they have a pretty good idea of the name of the creator. Can you guess what it is?
Sloppy Joe Tips We suggest draining the browned beef, because excess grease serves as a barrier to sloppy joe seasonings. You’ll want the beef to absorb these wonderful flavors as it cooks.
What kind of meat can I use?
A classic sloppy joe will always be made with ground beef. That being said, you don’t have to stay within the box! I suggest sticking with ground meats if you choose to go with an alternative. The texture will be much better. You can use ground pork, sausage, chicken, turkey, lamb. You can even use a mixture of different types of meat. If you use a leaner protein such as chicken or turkey, you may need some extra oil to sauté the meat in step 1.
How To Make Sloppy Joes
- Brown the beef: Add the butter to a large skillet and melt it over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the ground beef and cook, stirring often and breaking apart as you go, until the beef is fully cooked.
- Sauté veg: To the same skillet add the onion and bell pepper. Stir occasionally and cook until the onion is softened and translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Simmer: Add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
- Finish: Spoon over halved buns and serve.
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FAQ
Are you supposed to drain ground beef?
Do you drain the meat with Manwich?
What to do if you forgot to drain ground beef?
How do you reduce the liquid in sloppy joes?
How do you make sloppy joes from scratch?
Hands down THE BEST sloppy joes made from scratch! So saucy, so hearty. Serve in hamburger buns for a quick dinner! Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Add onion and bell pepper.
How do you cook ground beef with sloppy joes?
Place ground beef back in the pan on top of the vegetables. Pour the remaining ingredients, the diced tomatoes and chili sauce, into the pan and stir. Wait for the whole mixture to begin to bubble, then let it simmer for five minutes. Scoop onto buns and enjoy! What Do I Serve With Sloppy Joes?
How do you make sloppy joe sauce?
On the flip side, if you want a saucier sloppy joe sauce, add a little bit of water to thin it out, approximately 1/4 cup at a time. Brown ground beef with onion and celery over medium heat. Drain excess grease, if needed. Add ground beef back to skillet. Combine ketchup, white vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, dry mustard, water, salt and pepper.
What is a sloppy joe substitute?
A Sloppy Jane is an alternative to a Sloppy Joe, using ground turkey instead of ground beef. This is an easy way to make this recipe slightly healthier. The best homemade sloppy joe recipe! Made from scratch, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between meat, sauce, and tons of flavor for perfectly sloppy, sloppy joe sandwiches.