Slammin' Sloppy Joes

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    444 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Slammin' Sloppy Joes

These Slammin' Sloppy Joes are just that...Slammin!! This is the original recipe, kicked up a few notches. Serve with a crisp pickle, a cold beer or soda, and you'll be one happy camper.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • ½ cup green bell pepper cored, seeded, chopped
  • lbs ground beef 85% lean, preferably
  • ¼ cup beef stock
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar dark or light
  • kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper divided
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 6 sesame-seed sandwich buns split and lightly buttered

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the beef and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 10 to 12 minutes. If desired, remove the excess grease by tilting the skillet to one side, and remove the grease with a large spoon into a small bowl. Leave about 1 to 2 tablespoon in the skillet.
  3. Add the beef stock, tomato sauce, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring to fully incorporate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced down, stirring occasionally.
  5. Toast the buttered buns (a couple minutes under the broiler...but keep an eye on them!)
  6. On a baking sheet, add a mound of meat mixture for each sandwich you are preparing. Place a handful of cheese on top of each mound of meat. Place under the broiler until cheese has melted. Keep an eye on them, don't let them burn!
  7. Use a spatula to transfer the sloppy joe mounds topped with melted cheese onto the bun bottoms. Add the top bun and serve at once!

Notes

  • See body of post for ingredient substitutions.
  • Heinz makes an excellent chili sauce that can be found in the condiments section of your supermarket, near the ketchup.  We love using Sriracha ketchup for just a little more heat.  Regular ketchup works great, too.
  • The Sloppy Joe's meat mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 886mg (37%) Potassium 646mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 566IU (11%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 886mg 37%
Potassium 646mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 566IU 11%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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