Sloppy Joe Recipe
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4.8
Sloppy Joe Recipe
Description
The Sloppy Joe recipe starts with ground beef cooked with steak seasoning until browned, then combined with finely chopped vegetables including onion, garlic, carrot, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. The addition of red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce adds depth to the savory tomato sauce base made from tomato sauce and tomato paste. Simmering melds the flavors while retaining moisture in the filling, which is then served hot over toasted buns or alternative bases like baked potatoes or roasted spaghetti squash.
The flavor profile balances the rich meatiness of the sirloin with the acidity from the tomato and vinegar and a subtle sweetness from the vegetables. The texture features crumbled meat with softened, well-incorporated vegetables for an even bite.
This recipe suits casual dining or family meals where a filling sandwich is desired. The quantity of filling allows for portion control using a measuring cup scoop on buns, ensuring consistent servings.
Notes advise refrigerating leftovers for up to four days or freezing for three months, with reheating instructions for convenience. Alternative serving options provide flexibility beyond traditional sandwich buns.
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs ground beef 93% lean sirloin
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning (or seasoned salt)
- 1 medium carrot (minced)
- 1 medium onion (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (minced)
- 4 oz mushrooms (minced)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Chop all the vegetables really fine, using a chopper or food processor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the meat to the pan and break it up as it cooks.
- Season with steak seasoning and cook the meat until it browns.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms and red peppers to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, cook 5 more minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and paste to pan, stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to simmer and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Using a measuring cup, pile 1/2 cup of sloppy meat onto toasted buns.
Notes
- Refrigerate cooked meat mixture for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months in single-serving containers.
- Reheat thawed portions in the microwave before serving.
- Serve the filling on toasted buns, baked potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, or roasted spaghetti squash for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup meat | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 13.7g | 27% |
| Fat | 3.7g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 31.5mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 470mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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