Mississippi Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
3.1
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 sandwiches
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Calories
337 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mississippi Sloppy Joes
Description
The recipe begins by browning lean ground beef, draining excess fat, then melting butter in the skillet to enrich the mix. Au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning are stirred in along with sliced Pepperoncini peppers and some of their juice to add flavor complexity and a gentle kick. Water is added to slightly loosen the mixture, which reduces to a savory, moist consistency.
The meat is served piled onto hamburger buns, which the recipe recommends toasting with butter until golden for extra flavor and texture contrast. The combination of savory, tangy, and mildly spicy notes makes this a distinct alternative to traditional sloppy joes.
Adjustments to saltiness and spice level can be made by reducing the seasoning packets or pepper amount. Serving the peppers on top of the meat instead of mixing them in offers control over spice intensity.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup Pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup juice from jar, rings
- 8 Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium heat and brown, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain the fat from the beef.
- Add the butter to the skillet with the beef over low heat and let melt.
- Once melted, sprinkle the au jus and ranch seasoning over the top and stir well to coat.
- Stir in the pepper rings and juice plus 1/2 cup of water and let cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. These won't be very saucy, but the liquid will reduce down.
- Spoon the meat mixture over the sandwich buns and serve hot.
Notes
- The au jus and ranch seasoning mix can be salty; reduce their amounts or substitute au jus with beef gravy mix to lower sodium if desired.
- Adjust the spiciness by reducing Pepperoncini peppers or serving them as a topping instead of mixing them in.
- Toasting hamburger buns with butter in a skillet before serving adds a golden, flavorful crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.1
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