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    Sloppy Joes

    Modified: Mar 7, 2023 · Published: Nov 6, 2012 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 1 Comment

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    This Sloppy Joes recipe is not only delicious, but it is also extremely quick and easy to prepare! Using only a few simple ingredients, this is the perfect meal for any occasion!

    ground beef, ketchup, peppers, onions, and mustard combined into a classic sloppy joe recipe

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    Sloppy Joes! Yummmmmyyyy!! A quick to the table, inexpensive meal that even the kids will love!!!

    Growing up, my mom would make these and always have a fork to the side of our plates. I never understood why until after we had finished our sandwiches, looked down, and saw half the meat pile sitting on our plates waiting to be finished. To me, that was the best part!!

    With busy school nights, work, and other activities that leave dinnertime in a hurry, this can be ready to go in no time!!

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    • What are Sloppy Joes?
    • Ingredients Needed for these Sloppy Joes:
    • How to prepare the ULTIMATE Sloppy Joes
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What to serve with Sloppy Joes
    • Check out these other tasty variations
    • Sloppy Joes

    What are Sloppy Joes?

    A sloppy joe is a sandwich consisting of ground beef, onions, tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun. The dish originated in the United States during the early 20th century. Sometimes they are referred to as Toasted Deviled Hamburgers, chopped meat sandwiches, and even Spanish hamburgers.

    Ingredients Needed for these Sloppy Joes:

    • Ground Beef- you can also use ground turkey or pork if desired
    • Onion- chopped
    • Green Pepper- chopped
    • Sugar
    • Ground Cloves
    • Yellow Mustard
    • Vinegar
    • Salt
    • Ketchup- you can also use BBQ sauce instead of ketchup for a fun variation

    How to prepare the ULTIMATE Sloppy Joes

    1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef. Drain fat.
    2. Add in remaining ingredients and allow to simmer on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.
    3. *You can also brown the beef in a skillet and put all ingredients in a slow cooker on low for a few hours if you prefer.
    Sloppy joes served on a hamburger bun

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make the meat ahead of time? Yes! In fact, I highly recommend it! This recipe freezes perfectly, so feel free to prepare the meat mixture ahead of time! It can be frozen up to 3 months and refrigerated for up to 5 days!

    How should I serve this? I like to keep it simple and serve ours on hamburger buns. Another great option it to serve this on a hot dog bun with some cheese. Even over a hot dog is tasty!

    How do I serve this at a picnic or potluck? Cook the meat and drain the fat. Rather than simmering in a skillet, you can place all ingredients into your slow cooker and place on low to warm up. Simple bring your slow cooker to the get together and everyone can serve up their sandwiches!

    What should I do with all the leftovers? You can freeze it OR add some to a grilled cheese sandwich, spoon some over French fries to make loaded fries, wrap them into crescent dough and bake for about 100-15 minutes, or even add some to your burgers! So many fun options and variations to try!

    How long do I simmer my sauce for? The great thing about this recipe is you can allow it to simmer for as long as needed or make it in a flash! Just depends on how much time you have! The longer you simmer, the more flavor it has.

    What to serve with Sloppy Joes

    ULTIMATE Potato Salad

    Mom’s Pasta Salad

    Easy BBQ Baked Beans

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Check out these other tasty variations

    Sloppy Joes Bubble Up Casserole

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    Sloppy Joes

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This Sloppy Joes recipe is not only delicious, but it is also extremely quick and easy to prepare! Using only a few simple ingredients, this is the perfect meal for any occasion!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Servings 6
    Calories 250 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 onion *chopped
    • 1 green pepper *chopped
    • 2 teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup ketchup

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef. Drain fat.
    • Add in remaining ingredients and allow to simmer on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes.
    • Serve on hamburger buns. *You can also brown the beef in a skillet and put all ingredients in a slow cooker on low for a few hours if you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 812mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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    1. pabla en casa says

      August 20, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Thanks for the recepie I’m preparing them today! I invite you to visit my blog 🙂

      https://pablaencasa.blogspot.mx/

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