Slammin' Sloppy Joes
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Slammin' Sloppy Joes
Description
The preparation begins by softening chopped onions and green bell peppers in olive oil, followed by browning ground beef and breaking it into small pieces. Excess fat is removed but leaving a small amount maintains flavor and moisture. The meat is then simmered in a combination of beef stock, tomato and chili sauces, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, which provides a balance of tangy, savory, and sweet flavors. Salt and pepper seasoning rounds out the sauce.
Simmering the mixture for 20 minutes reduces the liquid and concentrates the flavors, resulting in a thick, cohesive filling with tender vegetables and well-seasoned meat. Toasting the buttered sesame buns and melting shredded cheddar cheese atop the meat enhances texture and taste.
This recipe can be served as a hearty sandwich option for lunch or dinner. The filling can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator or frozen, making it convenient for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper cored, seeded, chopped
- 1½ 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
- 1½ kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided, fresh ground
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 6 sesame sandwich bun split and lightly buttered
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced down, stirring occasionally.
- Toast the buttered buns (a couple minutes under the broiler...but keep an eye on them!)
- 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!
- 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
- Heinz chili sauce or standard ketchup can be used, with the option to add sriracha for extra heat.
- The meat mixture keeps well refrigerated up to one week and freezes for up to two months.
- Watch buns closely when broiling to avoid burning; toasting adds texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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