Hands down THE BEST sloppy joes made from scratch! So saucy, so hearty. Serve in hamburger buns for a quick dinner!
Let’s just say that sloppy joes aren’t just kid-friendly. They are 100% a family-favorite for EVERYONE including all grown-ups. I mean, saucy, tender ground beef goodness with a hint of sweetness served on toasted brioche buns? Yes, sign me up!
You can of course swap out the beef for turkey or pork, and you can use any buns you desire – hamburger buns, pretzel buns, hot dog buns. You name it. I also like to serve mine with some pickles but you can keep them as is. It’s all good here.
If you don’t have cornstarch, then make a roux with flour by cooking it in a little oil to make a paste, then incorporating it into the sloppy joe sauce. You might also add peanut butter to the filling to thicken it up and enhance the taste, too.
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Feel free to choose your favorite kind of buns, and be sure to toast them for the best results possible. I know a lot of people love a pretzel bun but I am partial to a brioche bun.
WHAT DO YOU SERVE THESE WITH?
Frozen (reheated, of course) fries, tots and/or onion rings!
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FAQ
What is the difference between bold and regular Sloppy Joe?
How can I improve my sloppy joes?
What’s the difference between a Sloppy Joe and a sloppy Jane?
Do you drain grease when making sloppy joes?
How to thicken sloppy joes sauce?
The best way to thicken the sauce for sloppy joes is to remove the lid and let it thicken. If you want it to thicken quickly, you can make a roux, add cornstarch, or even mix the sloppy joes with peanut butter instead. We know, you may be thinking, “peanut butter???”
How do you make homemade sloppy joes?
Step away from the canned sauce and give these homemade sloppy joes a try! They’re truly the best version of a childhood favorite! Heat butter and oil in large skillet over MED/MED-HIGH heat. Add beef and brown, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Transfer to colander to drain.
Why is my sloppy joes sauce so thick?
Below is a list of reasons you want to have a thick consistency to the sauce: There will not be as much meat in each spoon serving as you pour the sloppy joes on the bun, as it will all runoff; Too much liquid on the bread will cause the bun to soak up the juice, making it soggy and fall apart;
What is sloppy joe sauce made of?
Sloppy joe sauce is made from the Manmwich Meal canned sauce, packs of seasoning and powdered mixture, or from one’s own secret ingredient sauces that are homemade from scratch. Make sure all the ground beef or pork is completely drained from the fat.