Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes
  • Author: Ree Drummond

This recipe for hearty and flavorful Sloppy Joes is a classic comfort food that's perfect for an easy and satisfying meal. The combination of ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and garlic cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce is sure to please your taste buds. Serve the delicious meat mixture on toasted Kaiser rolls for a mouthwatering sloppy joe experience that will leave you craving more.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2-1/2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1-1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder (more To Taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
  • Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (optional)
  • Tabasco Sauce (optional; To Taste)
  • Salt To Taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
  • Kaiser Rolls
  • Butter

Instructions

  • Melt butter to a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard.
  • Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft. 
  • Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. 
  • Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls, topping with a slice of cheese if it makes your skirt fly up. Serve hot with kettle cooked chips!

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Cook Time

20M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

8