Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that is sure to please the whole family? Look no further than Aunt Helen's Sloppy Joes. This classic American dish is made with ground beef, a tangy sauce, and soft, fluffy buns. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together.
This recipe collection features three variations of Aunt Helen's Sloppy Joes: the classic recipe, a vegetarian version, and a spicy version. The classic recipe uses ground beef and a homemade sauce made with ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. The vegetarian version uses crumbled tempeh instead of ground beef, and the sauce is made with a combination of ketchup, barbecue sauce, and liquid smoke. The spicy version uses ground beef and a sauce made with chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. They're also customizable, so you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Serve the sloppy joes on soft buns with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, coleslaw, or pickles.
THE BEST SLOPPY JOE RECIPE
The BEST recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe! Ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce on toasted hamburger buns. The perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Finely chop the onion. Seed and finely dice the green pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, water, brown sugar, and tomato sauce.
- Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and add in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned.
- Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add in the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on toasted buns for Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1197 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST SLOPPY JOES
This is weeknight comfort food at its finest. We created a homemade sauce that is tangy and flavorful but also quick and easy. We used both ketchup and canned tomato sauce for lots of tomato-y zip and just a touch of brown sugar for a bit of sweetness and slight caramel finish. Green bell pepper is a key addition; it really enhances the other ingredients, elevating the flavor profile into the realm of a true sloppy joe.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize in some spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned, no longer pink in the middle and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Spoon the meat onto the toasted buns.
SUPER SLOPPY JOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 super sloppy sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and meat to the pan. Spread the meat around the pan and begin to break it up. Combine brown sugar and steak seasoning. Add sugar and spice mixture to the skillet and combine. When the meat has browned, add onion and red peppers to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook onions, peppers, red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce with meat for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and paste to pan. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to simmer and cook Sloppy Joe mixture 5 minutes longer. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, pile sloppy meat onto toasted, buttered bun bottoms and cover with bun tops. Serve with your favorite sides or sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper, dill pickles and Deviled Potato Salad. Have plenty of napkins on hand!
- Boil potatoes in water seasoned with coarse salt until they are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain cooked potatoes and return to the warm pot to dry them out. Let the potatoes stand 2 minutes, then spread potatoes out on to a cookie sheet to quick-cool them.
- In the bottom of a medium mixing bowl, grate 1/4 onion using a hand grater. Add mustard and mayonnaise, paprika and cayenne pepper sauce to the grated onion and stir to combine. Add potatoes to the bowl and stir to evenly distribute dressing. Season potato salad with salt and pepper and taste to adjust your seasonings. Top servings of salad with chopped scallions.
SLOPPY JOES II
This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!
Provided by Tamara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
- Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
AUNT HELEN'S EGGNOG
My great-aunt, Helen, throws the best parties. She's a wonderful cook, a fabulous baker, and the most gracious hostess. When the family gathers at her house around Christmastime she always has lots of this delicious egg nog available.
Provided by Blue_Milkshake
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1 quart, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat together eggs, condensed milk and vanilla.
- Slowly beat in milk.
- Gently fold in whipped cream.
- If you are adding alcohol, rum, brandy or bourbon are the traditional choices.
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top to taste.
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika or chipotle powder in the sauce.
- Add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce for a tangy flavor.
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a richer flavor.
- For a healthier version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Serve sloppy joes on slider buns or hamburger buns.
- Top sloppy joes with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, onions, pickles, or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
Aunt Helen's Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Aunt Helen's Sloppy Joes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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